monstrous

[US]/ˈmɒnstrəs/
[UK]/ˈmɑːnstrəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. extremely wicked; shocking; abnormally large in size, to the point of being grotesque.

Phrases & Collocations

monstrous size

monstrous strength

monstrous appearance

Example Sentences

the monstrous size of the building

the monstrous impact of the earthquake

the monstrous injustice of the system

a monstrous act of violence

the monstrous greed of the corporation

a monstrous display of wealth

the monstrous power of nature

Real-world Examples

But is it the most monstrous?

Source: CNN 10 Student English Compilation September 2019

This monstrous, terrifying, brutal but gentle and loving creature.

Source: Exciting moments of Harry Potter

" … this monstrous practical joke, " the Director shouted.

Source: Brave New World

Silence fell and in the silence an idea too monstrous for words took form.

Source: Gone with the Wind

Her killer was acting out of monstrous compulsion.

Source: Sherlock Holmes: The Basic Deduction Method Season 2

It's monstrous to charge 500 dollrs for a hotel room.

Source: New Concept English: Vocabulary On-the-Go, Book Three.

A " monstrous" amount that " mashed" the plant eater.

Source: CNN 10 Student English December 2019 Collection

I'll leave it at that. A monstrous cruelty.

Source: Modern Family - Season 10

Could there possibly be any truth to the monstrous myth?

Source: One Hundred Thousand Whys

The first recorded description of the monstrous flying creature was back in 1923.

Source: Learn English with Matthew.

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