LookItUp

monstrous

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈmɑːnstrəs/ · UK /ˈmɒnstrəs/

monstrous means: Extremely large in size or amount.

adjective

VERY LARGEB2

Extremely large in size or amount.

  • We faced a monstrous bill.
  • A monstrous wave swept across the deck.
  • They built a monstrous tower beside the village.

Similar words: enormous, huge, gigantic

Opposites: tiny

Common phrases: monstrous wave, monstrous bill

UGLY OR SCARYB2

Extremely ugly or frightening, like a terrible creature.

  • A monstrous creature appeared at the door.
  • The mask gave him a monstrous face.
  • She dreamed of monstrous beasts with sharp teeth.

Similar words: hideous, frightening, grotesque

Opposites: beautiful

Common phrases: monstrous creature, monstrous face

Questions about monstrous

What does monstrous mean?

Extremely large in size or amount.

What is monstrous in other languages?

Türkçe: devasa · Español: enorme · Français: énorme · Deutsch: riesig · Italiano: enorme · 日本語: 巨大な

How do you pronounce monstrous?

In American English /ˈmɑːnstrəs/; in British English /ˈmɒnstrəs/.

How do you use monstrous in a sentence?

We faced a monstrous bill. A monstrous wave swept across the deck.

Learn monstrous while you read

LookItUp shows the meaning that fits your sentence, in your language, and turns new words into quick practice cards.

Coming soon on the App Store LookItUp app for iPhone and iPad

monstrous in other languages

More words