Monstrous

/ˈmɒnstrəs/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Causing shock; extremely ugly or bad.

The monstrous crime left the entire community in disbelief.

Very large; enormous.

The monstrous waves during the storm destroyed several boats in the harbor.

Having the characteristics of a monster; alarming or horrifying.

The scientist's experiment resulted in a monstrous creature, unlike anything ever seen before.

From Latin 'monstruosus', meaning 'strange, unnatural, abnormal'.

monstrous behavior

conduct that is extremely immoral or wicked.

monstrous appetite

an exceptionally large or insatiable desire for food.

monster

a fictional creature that is typically large and frightening.

atrocious

extremely wicked or cruel.

grotesque

comically or repulsively ugly or distorted.

really impressive or significant

That party last night was monstrous!

extremely bad or unpleasant

The traffic was monstrous today.