ogre
4 synonyms for ogre, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A large, ugly, monstrous creature in folklore, known for its brutish strength and appetite for humans.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
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.
How to use ogre
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a fearsome ogre
act like an ogre
Etymology
Borrowed into English from French ogre, ultimately from Latin Orcus, the Roman god of the underworld and punisher of broken oaths.
Full origin of ogre →Frequently asked questions
What does “ogre” mean?
The word “ogre” means a large, ugly, monstrous creature in folklore, known for its brutish strength and appetite for humans. In plain terms, a monstrous fairy-tale giant, or, informally, a cruel and scary person.
How do you pronounce “ogre”?
“Ogre” is pronounced OH-guh (/ˈoʊ.ɡɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “ogre” in a sentence?
Here is “ogre” used in a sentence: “In the story, a hungry ogre guards the bridge into the village.”
What part of speech is “ogre”?
“Ogre” is a noun.
Where does the word “ogre” come from?
The word “ogre” comes from Latin. Borrowed into English from French ogre, ultimately from Latin Orcus, the Roman god of the underworld and punisher of broken oaths.
How many meanings does “ogre” have?
“Ogre” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large, ugly, monstrous creature in folklore, known for its brutish strength and appetite for humans.
