Monstrosity: meaning, definitions and examples
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monstrosity
[ mɒnˈstrɒsɪti ]
description
Monstrosity refers to something that is extremely large, ugly, and frightening in appearance. It can also be used to describe an action or behavior that is shocking or outrageous.
Synonyms
abomination, atrociousness, horror
Examples of usage
- The abandoned factory was a monstrosity, looming over the city like a dark shadow.
- The new building design was criticized for its monstrosity, with many calling it an eyesore.
- His monstrosity of a plan left everyone in disbelief.
- She unleashed a monstrosity of anger that surprised everyone around her.
Translations
Translations of the word "monstrosity" in other languages:
🇵🇹 monstruosidade
🇮🇳 विकरालता
🇩🇪 Monstrosität
🇮🇩 kengerian
🇺🇦 потвора
🇵🇱 potworność
🇯🇵 怪物
🇫🇷 monstruosité
🇪🇸 monstruosidad
🇹🇷 canavarlık
🇰🇷 괴물
🇸🇦 مسخ
🇨🇿 monstróznost
🇸🇰 monštróznosť
🇨🇳 怪物
🇸🇮 pošastnost
🇮🇸 ógnarverk
🇰🇿 құбыжық
🇬🇪 ურჩხულობა
🇦🇿 möhtəşəm
🇲🇽 monstruosidad
Word origin
The word 'monstrosity' originated from the Latin word 'monstrare', meaning 'to show'. Over time, it evolved to refer to something abnormal or unnatural in appearance. The concept of monstrosity has been prevalent in various cultures and mythologies, often representing fear, chaos, or the unknown. In literature and art, monstrosity has been used to explore themes of power, identity, and the human condition.