monster — an imaginary creature that is typically large, ugly, and frightening
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an imaginary creature that is typically large, ugly, and frightening
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɑːnstər/
Example Sentences
- My boss turns into a monster when the coffee machine breaks.
- The traffic jam was a monster - it took 3 hours to get home.
- She's a monster at playing video games - nobody can beat her!
monster
NOUN[/ˈmɑːnstər/]
an imaginary creature that is typically large, ugly, and frightening
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin monstrum, originally meaning 'a sign or warning showing divine will.' In ancient Rome, deformities and abnormalities were regarded as divine messages, and the word evolved to describe any creature or being that exhibited grotesque or unnatural characteristics.
Breakdown
monstrare (to show, display) + -um (Latin neuter nominative suffix) = 'that which is shown,' originally a divine sign or portent.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My boss turns into a monster when the coffee machine breaks.”
“The traffic jam was a monster - it took 3 hours to get home.”
“She's a monster at playing video games - nobody can beat her!”
“The Loch Ness Monster is Scotland's most famous mystery.”
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