Monstrosity: meaning, definitions and examples

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monstrosity

 

[ mɒnˈstrɒsɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

See also: monster, monsters.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,877, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.