Monstrous: meaning, definitions and examples

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monstrous

[ ˈmɒnstrəs ]

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description

extremely large or powerful; intimidating in size, appearance, or nature

Synonyms

enormous, gigantic, huge, massive, terrifying

Examples of usage

The monstrous creature towered over the city, causing fear and panic among the residents.
Her monstrous strength allowed her to lift the heavy boulder with ease.

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behavior

shockingly evil or cruel; abominable

Synonyms

atrocious, barbaric, heinous, inhuman, vicious

Examples of usage

The monstrous acts of violence committed by the dictator horrified the world.
His monstrous behavior towards his employees made him a despised figure in the company.

Translations

Translations of the word "monstrous" in other languages:

🇵🇹 monstruoso

🇮🇳 राक्षसी

🇩🇪 monströs

🇮🇩 mengerikan

🇺🇦 монструозний

🇵🇱 monstrualny

🇯🇵 怪物のような

🇫🇷 monstrueux

🇪🇸 monstruoso

🇹🇷 canavar gibi

🇰🇷 괴물 같은

🇸🇦 وحشي

🇨🇿 monstrózní

🇸🇰 monštruózny

🇨🇳 怪物般的

🇸🇮 pošasten

🇮🇸 skrímsli

🇰🇿 айдаһардай

🇬🇪 ურჩხული

🇦🇿 canavar kimi

🇲🇽 monstruoso

Word origin

The word 'monstrous' originated from the Latin word 'monstruosus', which means 'unnatural or strange'. In Middle English, the term evolved to describe something extraordinary or abnormal in size or appearance. Over time, 'monstrous' came to connote something immense, powerful, or evil. The word has been used in literature and folklore to depict creatures or beings that inspire fear and awe.