Monstrous definition
Very unnatural or abnormal in shape, type, or character.
adjective
Horrible; hideous; shocking.
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Abnormally or prodigiously large; huge; enormous.
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(chiefly dial.) Very; extremely.
adverb
Having the character or appearance of a monster.
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The definition of monstrous is something horrible or evil, like a monster, or something that is extremely large.
A really really ugly dress is an example of a monstrous dress.
A person who is prone to bouts of violent temper and beating people up for no reason is an example of someone who is monstrous.
A 10,000 square foot mansion is an example of a monstrous house.
adjective
(archaic) Deviating greatly from the norm in appearance or structure; abnormal.
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Exceptionally large; enormous.
A monstrous tidal wave.
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Hideously wrong or evil; atrocious.
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Shockingly hideous or frightful in appearance.
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Of or resembling a fabulous monster.
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Extremely immoral or cruel.
A monstrous dictator; monstrous behavior.
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Origin of monstrous
- Middle English from Old French monstruos from Latin mōnstruōsus from mōnstrum portent, monster monster
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- From Middle French monstreux, from Latin mōnstrōsus. Compare monstruous.
From Wiktionary