transcription, транскрипция: [ mɒnstrəs ]
1.
If you describe a situation or event as monstrous , you mean that it is extremely shocking or unfair.
She endured the monstrous behaviour for years...
= atrocious
ADJ : usu ADJ n
• mon‧strous‧ly
Your husband’s family has behaved monstrously.
ADV : ADV after v
2.
If you describe an unpleasant thing as monstrous , you mean that it is extremely large in size or extent.
...a monstrous copper edifice...
ADJ : usu ADJ n [ emphasis ]
• mon‧strous‧ly
It would be monstrously unfair...
= hugely
ADV : ADV adj / -ed
3.
If you describe something as monstrous , you mean that it is extremely frightening because it appears unnatural or ugly.
...the film’s monstrous fantasy figure.
= hideous
ADJ : usu ADJ n