Ogres Meaning in English
word · lemma: ogre
Definition
Ogres are large, frightening, imaginary monsters, often appearing in fairy tales and folklore. They are usually shown as ugly, mean creatures that might hurt or eat people.
Usage & Nuances
Most common in fairy tales, fantasy stories, or as metaphors for very unpleasant people. The singular is 'ogre'. Rarely used outside these contexts. Popular culture may show ogres as funny or friendly, e.g., the movie 'Shrek'.
Example Sentences
In the story, three ogres live in a dark forest.
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Children are afraid of ogres in fairy tales.
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Ogres are usually strong but not very smart.
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People say the old landlord was like one of those ogres from the stories.
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After watching 'Shrek', my brother thought ogres could be friendly too.
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Don’t worry, there aren’t any real ogres out there.
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