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monstrous

/ˈmɑːn.strəs/
mon · strous
Adverb:monstrously
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1

Having the ugly, frightening, or grotesque appearance of a monster.

Example

"The ancient gargoyles carved into the cathedral roof had monstrous faces."

2

Inhumanly cruel, wicked, or shockingly unjust; outrageous.

Example

"The tribunal condemned the regime's monstrous treatment of political prisoners."

3

Extraordinarily large, overwhelming, or colossal in size, extent, or degree.

Example

"Commuters faced a monstrous traffic jam after the highway was closed for repairs."

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• Nearby Words

monster
monstera
monstrosity
monstrous
monstrously
mont blanc
montage

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French 'monstrueux' and directly from Late Latin 'monstruosus', meaning 'strange' or 'unnatural', derived from Latin 'monstrum' ('divine omen, portent, or monster'), ultimately from the verb 'monere' ('to warn').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Monstrous. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/monstrous
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