Monstrueuse (en. Monstrous)
/mɔ̃stʁɥøz/
Meaning & Definition
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adjective
Of a disturbing size or shape.
His garden is filled with monstrous plants.
Son jardin est rempli de plantes monstrueuses.
Unmanageable or unacceptable due to its excess.
This situation has become monstrous.
Cette situation est devenue monstrueuse.
Which arouses fear or disgust.
The film featured monstrous creatures.
Le film présentait des créatures monstrueuses.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'monstruosus', which means 'monstrous' or 'abnormal'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
monster within
A person who hides a malevolent nature.
monstre à l'intérieur
Related Words
monster
Being or thing that provokes fear due to its appearance.
monstre
monstrosity
The nature of a monster; a disfigured or abnormal thing.
monstruosité
Slang Meanings
Something truly excessive or exaggerated.
That party was monstrous, too many people and too much noise!
Cette fête était monstrueuse, trop de gens et de bruit !
A highly unpleasant or chaotic situation.
The traffic this morning was monstrous.
Le trafic ce matin était monstrueux.