monstrous
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Adj — Shockingly evil or cruel.
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Etymology
From Old French monstrueuse, ultimately from Latin monstrosus — from the same root as "monster."
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What does “monstrous” mean?
The word “monstrous” means shockingly evil or cruel. In plain terms, either horrifyingly cruel, or huge to a shocking degree.
How do you pronounce “monstrous”?
“Monstrous” is pronounced MONST-ruhs (/ˈmɑnstɹəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “monstrous” in a sentence?
Here is “monstrous” used in a sentence: “The crimes committed were monstrous beyond words.”
What part of speech is “monstrous”?
“Monstrous” is an adjective.
Where does the word “monstrous” come from?
The word “monstrous” comes from Latin. From Old French monstrueuse, ultimately from Latin monstrosus — from the same root as "monster.".
Is “monstrous” a common word?
“Monstrous” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “monstrous” have?
“Monstrous” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: shockingly evil or cruel.