monstrous
word
/ˈmɑnstɹəs/
/mˈɒnstɹəs/
Definition
Extremely large, frightening, or shocking in a way that reminds you of a monster. Can describe size, appearance, or something evil or cruel.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for exaggeration in both serious and humorous ways. Can mean 'huge' or 'evil/cruel' depending on context. Common with words like 'crime', 'mistake', or describing creatures; 'monstrous' usually describes something negative or shocking.
Spanish: monstruoso - enormePortuguese (BR): monstruoso - enormePortuguese (PT): monstruoso - enormeChinese (Simplified): 可怕的 - 巨大的Chinese (Traditional): 可怕的 - 巨大的Hindi: राक्षसी - बहुत बड़ाArabic: وحشي - هائلBengali: ভয়ংকর - দৈত্যাকারRussian: чудовищный - огромныйJapanese: 怪物のような - 巨大なVietnamese: khổng lồ - ghê tởmKorean: 괴물 같은 - 엄청난Turkish: canavar gibi - çok büyükUrdu: ہیبت ناک - بہت بڑاIndonesian: mengerikan - sangat besar
Example Sentences
The dragon was monstrous and breathed fire.
basic
That was a monstrous mistake.
basic
They built a monstrous statue in the park.
basic
That sandwich was absolutely monstrous—I couldn’t finish half of it.
natural
That was a monstrous lie and you know it.
natural
The movie’s villain committed a monstrous crime that shocked everyone.
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