Meaning & Definition of word "Monstrous"
Monstrous
/ˈmɒnstrəs/
adjective:
- 1. Causing shock; extremely ugly or bad.
- Example: The monstrous crime left the entire community in disbelief.
- 2. Very large; enormous.
- Example: The monstrous waves during the storm destroyed several boats in the harbor.
- 3. Having the characteristics of a monster; alarming or horrifying.
- Example: The scientist's experiment resulted in a monstrous creature, unlike anything ever seen before.
Etymology
●From Latin 'monstruosus', meaning 'strange, unnatural, abnormal'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
monstrous behavior:
conduct that is extremely immoral or wicked.
monstrous appetite:
an exceptionally large or insatiable desire for food.
Related Words
monster:
a fictional creature that is typically large and frightening.
atrocious:
extremely wicked or cruel.
grotesque:
comically or repulsively ugly or distorted.
Slang Meanings of monstrous
Meaning: really impressive or significant
● Example Sentence: That party last night was monstrous!
Meaning: extremely bad or unpleasant
● Example Sentence: The traffic was monstrous today.