ogre
word
Definition
An ogre is a large, frightening, mythical monster, usually shown in stories as eating people. The word can also describe someone very cruel or scary.
Usage & Nuances
Most common in fairy tales and fantasy. Used both for literal monsters and as a metaphor for very cruel people (e.g., 'the boss is an ogre'). More playful or literary than scientific. Pronounced 'OH-ger.'
Spanish: ogroPortuguese (BR): ogroPortuguese (PT): ogreChinese (Simplified): 食人魔Chinese (Traditional): 食人魔Hindi: राक्षसArabic: غولBengali: রাক্ষস - দানব (ছোটদের গল্পে)Russian: огр - людоедJapanese: オーガ - 鬼（おに）Vietnamese: chằn tinh - quỷ ăn thịt ngườiKorean: 오우거 - 괴물Turkish: ogre - canavar (masallarda)Urdu: عفریت - دیوIndonesian: yêu tinh - quỷ ăn thịt người
Example Sentences
The princess was locked in a tower by an ogre.
basic
In fairy tales, an ogre is often the villain.
basic
The children were scared of the ogre in the story.
basic
My boss is a real ogre when it comes to deadlines.
natural
Everyone thought he was an ogre, but he turned out to be quite kind.
natural
That movie has a hilarious scene with a dancing ogre.
natural