monstrous
gb/mˈɑnstɹəs/ us/mˈɑnstɹəs/
B1
Inglés
~ 4900
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adjective
B1
property
1
Extremely large or huge
Very, very big in size, amount, or degree.
Patrón de uso:
[something] is monstrous
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'monstrous' with 'monster', which is a noun. 'Monstrous' is an adjective describing something.
Sinónimos
enormous (Commonly used for very large size, less emotive than 'monstrous'.)
Antónimos
tiny (Describes something very small in size, the opposite of 'monstrous' when referring to largeness.)
Colocaciones
monstrous wave
|monstrous lie
|monstrous storm
|monstrous appetite
Temas
size
|description
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The skyscraper cast a monstrous shadow over the park.
- He faced a monstrous pile of paperwork on his desk.
- A monstrous wave crashed against the shore.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The dog is monstrous compared to the cat.
- We saw a monstrous cake at the party.
- That tree is monstrous and old.
adjective
B2
property
2
Extremely cruel or evil
Very bad, cruel, or wrong.
Patrón de uso:
[action/behavior] is monstrous
Error frecuente:
Learners may overuse 'monstrous' for any bad thing; it should be reserved for extreme wrongdoing.
Sinónimos
atrocious (Strongly emphasizes extreme cruelty or wickedness.)
Antónimos
benevolent (Characterized by kindness and goodwill; opposite of cruel.)
Colocaciones
monstrous crime
|monstrous act
|monstrous injustice
Temas
morality
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The dictator committed monstrous acts against his people.
- It was a monstrous betrayal of trust.
- Such monstrous cruelty cannot be ignored.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- It was a monstrous crime.
- He did a monstrous thing to his friend.
- The war caused monstrous pain to many people.
adjective
literary
B2
property
3
Looking or acting like a monster
Looking very strange or scary like a monster.
Patrón de uso:
[something] is monstrous
Sinónimos
grotesque (Strange and unpleasant in appearance, often in an unnatural way.)
Antónimos
beautiful (Pleasing to the senses; opposite of ugly or frightening.)
Colocaciones
monstrous creature
|monstrous face
|monstrous beast
Temas
appearance
|fantasy
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- A monstrous creature emerged from the depths.
- They told tales of a monstrous beast roaming the hills.
- His face was twisted into a monstrous grin.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The movie showed a monstrous animal.
- She drew a picture of a monstrous fish.
- The monster had a monstrous body.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
monstrous
AFI
GB/mˈɑnstɹəs/
US/mˈɑnstɹəs/
Sílabas y acento
mon - strous (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (mon)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: monstrous
Familia de palabras
Core family
monster
noun A2
monstrously
adverb
Advanced or less common
monstrosity
noun
Expresiones
monstrous regiment of women
1/mˈɑnstɹəs ɹˈɛd͡ʒɪmənt əv wˈɪmən/
idiom
literary
Rule by women (archaic/critical)
An old phrase meaning rule or government by women, used critically by some in the past.
Ejemplos
- The phrase 'monstrous regiment of women' was famously used by John Knox in the 16th century.
- Historians debate the impact of the so-called 'monstrous regiment of women' on politics of that era.