monstrous — Extremely large, powerful, or shocking; having the character of something unnaturally or horrifyingly wrong or evil.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Extremely large, powerful, or shocking; having the character of something unnaturally or horrifyingly wrong or evil.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɑːnstrəs/
Example Sentences
- My roommate has a monstrous appetite - he ate my entire week's groceries in one day!
- The monstrous traffic jam made me three hours late for my date.
- She built a monstrous snowman that was taller than her house.
monstrous
ADJECTIVE[/ˈmɑːnstrəs/]
Extremely large, powerful, or shocking; having the character of something unnaturally or horrifyingly wrong or evil.
Extremely large, powerful, or shocking; having the character of something unnaturally or horrifyingly wrong or evil.
From monstrous ruins to wondrous blooms, hope finds a way!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'monstrum' meaning monster or omen. Ancient Romans believed deformed creatures were warnings from the gods, connecting the ideas of abnormality and divine signs.
Breakdown
monstr- (to show/warn) + -ous (adjective suffix meaning 'full of' or 'characterized by')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My roommate has a monstrous appetite - he ate my entire week's groceries in one day!”
“The monstrous traffic jam made me three hours late for my date.”
“She built a monstrous snowman that was taller than her house.”
“The dictator's monstrous actions shocked the international community.”
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