MONSTROUS


Meaning of MONSTROUS in English

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

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