monstrosity
3 synonyms for monstrosity, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Something grotesquely large, ugly, or badly designed.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
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Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
lusus naturae
How to use monstrosity
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
an architectural monstrosity
a total monstrosity
Etymology
From Middle French monstruosité, ultimately from Latin monstruosus, "monstrous," by surface analysis "monstrous" plus "-ity."
Full origin of monstrosity →Frequently asked questions
What does “monstrosity” mean?
The word “monstrosity” means something grotesquely large, ugly, or badly designed. In plain terms, something so ugly, oversized, or poorly made that it shocks or offends the eye.
How do you pronounce “monstrosity”?
“Monstrosity” is pronounced mon-STRO-sih-tee (/mɒnˈstɹɒsɪti/ in IPA).
How do you use “monstrosity” in a sentence?
Here is “monstrosity” used in a sentence: “The new office tower was widely mocked as an architectural monstrosity.”
What part of speech is “monstrosity”?
“Monstrosity” is a noun.
Where does the word “monstrosity” come from?
The word “monstrosity” comes from Latin. From Middle French monstruosité, ultimately from Latin monstruosus, "monstrous," by surface analysis "monstrous" plus "-ity.".
