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   Mon·strous

   /ˈmänstrəs/

   

   adjective

   • 1. having the ugly or frightening appearance of a monster: "monstrous, bug-eyed fish" Similar grotesquehideousuglyghastlygruesomehorriblehorridhorrifichorrendoushorrifyinggrislydisgustingrepulsiverepellentrevoltingnightmarishdreadfulfrighteningterrifyingfearsomefreakishmalformedmisshapenunnaturalabnormalmutantmiscreatedrare:teratoidOpposite lovelybeautifulnormal
   • ▪ (of a person or an action) inhumanly or outrageously evil or wrong: "he wasn't lovable, he was monstrous and violent" Similar appallingabhorrentheinousevilwickedabominableterriblehorribledreadfulhideousfoulvileoutrageousshockingdisgracefulscandalousatrociousvillainousnastyghastlyodiousloathsomeshamefulinfamousnefariousiniquitousunspeakableintolerablecontemptibledespicableviciouscruelsavagebrutishbestialbarbaricbarbarousbaseinhumandepravedfiendishdevilishdiabolicalsatanicruthlessmercilessinformal:beastlyrare:egregiousflagitiousOpposite admirablegoodkind
   • ▪ extremely and dauntingly large: "the monstrous tidal wave swamped the surrounding countryside" Similar hugeenormousmassivegreatgiganticgiantcolossalmammothvastimmensetremendousmightystupendousmonumentalepicprodigiousmountainoustitanictoweringelephantineking-sizedking-sizegargantuanHerculeanBrobdingnagiansubstantialinformal:megamonsterwhoppingwhopping greatthumpingthumping greathumongousjumbohulkingwhackingwhacking greatginormousOpposite tinyminute

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘strange or unnatural’): from Old French monstreux or Latin monstrosus, from monstrum (see monster). Current senses date from the 16th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. monstrously adverb
   • 2. monstrousness noun

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › monstrousMonstrous Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of MONSTROUS is having extraordinary often overwhelming size : gigantic. How to use monstrous in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Monstrous.

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   Monstrous definition: frightful or hideous, especially in appearance; extremely ugly.. See examples of MONSTROUS used in a sentence.

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5. www.imdb.com › title › tt4624366Monstrous (2022) - IMDb

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   May 13, 2022 · Monstrous: Directed by Chris Sivertson. With Christina Ricci, Santino Barnard, Don Baldaramos, Colleen Camp. Story centers on a traumatized woman fleeing from her abusive ex-husband with her 7-year-old son.

   • 4.7/10 (4.8K)
   • Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

   • Director: Chris Sivertson
   • Release Date: 2022-05-13

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7. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › monstrousMONSTROUS Synonyms: 406 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam ...

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   Synonyms for MONSTROUS: distorted, mutant, misshapen, deformed, malformed, shapeless, ugly, horrible; Antonyms of MONSTROUS: perfect, undeformed, flawless, shapely, attractive, delightful, pleasant, delicious.

   • Some common synonyms of monstrous are prodigious, stupendous, and tremendous. While all these words mean "extremely impressive," monstrous implies...
   • In some situations, the words prodigious and monstrous are roughly equivalent. However, prodigious suggests a marvelousness exceeding belief, usual...
   • Although the words stupendous and monstrous have much in common, stupendous implies a power to stun or astound, usually because of size, numbers, c...
   • The words tremendous and monstrous are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, tremendous may imply a power to terrify or inspire awe. //...

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › monstrousMONSTROUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Jun 24, 2011 · adjective. uk / ˈmɒn.strəs / us / ˈmɑːn.strəs / monstrous adjective (BAD) Add to word list. very cruel: a monstrous crime. monstrous cruelty. But that's monstrous - he can't be allowed to get away with it! SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Morally wrong and evil. abhorrently. amorality. anomie. dissipated. dissolutely. dissoluteness.

9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › monstrousMonstrous - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Monstrous is an adjective that describes something gross or shocking. It can refer to the size, shape, or general look of something. If your face or body is monstrous, it's misshapen and horrifying to look at.

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    What is the meaning of monstrous?

    •  (mŏn′strəs) adj. 1. a. Shockingly hideous or frightful in appearance. b. Of or resembling a fabulous monster. 2. Exceptionally large; enormous: a monstrous tidal wave. 3. Extremely immoral or cruel: a monstrous dictator; monstrous behavior. 4. ArchaicDeviating greatly from the norm in appearance or structure; abnormal.

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    What is a synonym for monstrous?

    • Some common synonyms of monstrous are prodigious, stupendous, and tremendous. While all these words mean "extremely impressive," monstrous implies a departure from the normal (as in size, form, or character) and often carries suggestions of deformity, ugliness, or fabulousness. In what contexts can prodigious take the place of monstrous?

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    What does it mean if your face is monstrous?

    • Monstrous is an adjective that describes something gross or shocking. It can refer to the size, shape, or general look of something. If your face or body is monstrous, it's misshapen and horrifying to look at. The word monstrous describes something that you'd like to avoid looking at, if at all possible.

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    What is the difference between prodigious and monstrous?

    • While all these words mean "extremely impressive," monstrous implies a departure from the normal (as in size, form, or character) and often carries suggestions of deformity, ugliness, or fabulousness. In what contexts can prodigious take the place of monstrous? In some situations, the words prodigious and monstrous are roughly equivalent.

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    What is the difference between tremendous and monstrous?

    • The words tremendous and monstrous are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, tremendous may imply a power to terrify or inspire awe. Name that Monster!

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    What is the difference between stupendous and monstrous?

    • Although the words stupendous and monstrous have much in common, stupendous implies a power to stun or astound, usually because of size, numbers, complexity, or greatness beyond description. When is it sensible to use tremendous instead of monstrous?

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    monstrous. ( ˈmɒnstrəs) adj. 1. abnormal, hideous, or unnatural in size, character, etc. 2. (Biology) (of plants and animals) abnormal in structure. 3. outrageous, atrocious, or shocking: it is monstrous how badly he is treated. 4. huge: a monstrous fire. 5. of, relating to, or resembling a monster.