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monstrous

UK
/ˈmɒnstrəs/
US
/ˈmɑnstrəs/

Translations

monstrousadjective
more monstrous
Comp.
most monstrous
Super.
UK
/ˈmɒnstrəs/
US
/ˈmɑnstrəs/
énormePour la taille ou l'ampleur.
The monstrous wave towered over the small fishing boat.
L'énorme vague dominait le petit bateau de pêche.
monstrueuxPour l'apparence effrayante, le caractère moralement répréhensible ou l'idée d'anormalité.
The monstrous creature emerged from the shadows, causing everyone to gasp in horror.
La créature monstrueuse est sortie de l'ombre, faisant haleter tout le monde d'horreur.
Synonyms
huge
enormous
gigantic
colossal
tremendous
immense
prodigious
vast
formidable
dreadful
Antonyms
humane
gentle
mild
ordinary
normal
monstrousadverb
UK
/ˈmɒn.strəs/
US
/ˈmɑːn.strəs/
Archaic or informal intensifier meaning “extremely; very”.
extrêmementEmploi intensif, familier ou vieilli selon le contexte.
She was monstrous glad to see her old friend.
Elle était extrêmement contente de revoir sa vieille amie.
Additional translations
monstrueusementEmploi intensif, littéraire ou vieilli.
Synonyms
monstrously (note: adjective form 'monstrous' -> adverb 'monstrously')
enormously
hugely
immensely
exceedingly
extremely
excessively
outrageously
atrociously
hideously
appallingly
shockingly
frightfully
grotesquely

Definitions

monstrousadjective
Extremely large or enormous in size or extent.
The monstrous wave towered over the small fishing boat.
Shockingly hideous or frightful in appearance.
The monstrous creature emerged from the shadows, causing everyone to gasp in horror.
Exceptionally bad or evil; morally reprehensible.
The dictator's monstrous actions led to widespread suffering and despair.
Deviating greatly from the norm or standard; abnormal.
The scientist discovered a monstrous mutation in the plant's DNA.
monstrousadverb
Extremely; very (used as an intensifier).
She was monstrous glad to see her old friend.
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