monstrous
gb/mˈɑnstɹəs/ us/mˈɑnstɹəs/
B1
Englanti
~ 4900
óriási, szörnyűséges, szörnyszerű
B1
1
óriási
A2
Käyttömalli:
[something] is monstrous
The skyscraper cast a monstrous shadow over the park.
A felhőkarcoló óriási árnyékot vetett a parkra.
He faced a monstrous pile of paperwork on his desk.
Az íróasztalán óriási halom papírmunka várta.
A monstrous wave crashed against the shore.
Oppijaesimerkit
The dog is monstrous compared to the cat.
A kutya óriási a macskához képest.
We saw a monstrous cake at the party.
Óriási tortát láttunk a partin.
That tree is monstrous and old.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'monstrous' with 'monster', which is a noun. 'Monstrous' is an adjective describing something.
Merkitys
Extremely large or huge
Kollokaatiot
monstrous wave
|monstrous lie
|monstrous storm
|monstrous appetite
Synonyymit
enormous (Commonly used for very large size, less emotive than 'monstrous'.)
Antonyymit
tiny (Describes something very small in size, the opposite of 'monstrous' when referring to largeness.)
Teemat
size
|description
|core_vocabulary
Määritelmä
Very, very big in size, amount, or degree.
Exceptionally and unusually large in size, amount, or degree.
B2
2
szörnyűséges
B2
Käyttömalli:
[action/behavior] is monstrous
The dictator committed monstrous acts against his people.
A diktátor szörnyűséges tetteket követett el a saját népe ellen.
It was a monstrous betrayal of trust.
Ez a bizalom szörnyűséges elárulása volt.
Such monstrous cruelty cannot be ignored.
Oppijaesimerkit
It was a monstrous crime.
Szörnyűséges bűntett volt.
He did a monstrous thing to his friend.
Szörnyűséges dolgot tett a barátjával szemben.
The war caused monstrous pain to many people.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may overuse 'monstrous' for any bad thing; it should be reserved for extreme wrongdoing.
Merkitys
Extremely cruel or evil
Kollokaatiot
monstrous crime
|monstrous act
|monstrous injustice
Synonyymit
atrocious (Strongly emphasizes extreme cruelty or wickedness.)
Antonyymit
benevolent (Characterized by kindness and goodwill; opposite of cruel.)
Teemat
morality
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Määritelmä
Very bad, cruel, or wrong.
Shockingly cruel, brutal, or morally wrong.
B2
LITERARY
3
szörnyszerű
B2
Käyttömalli:
[something] is monstrous
A monstrous creature emerged from the depths.
Egy szörnyszerű lény bukkant elő a mélyből.
They told tales of a monstrous beast roaming the hills.
Történeteket meséltek egy szörnyszerű fenevadról, amely a dombokat járta.
His face was twisted into a monstrous grin.
Oppijaesimerkit
The movie showed a monstrous animal.
A filmben egy szörnyszerű állatot mutattak.
She drew a picture of a monstrous fish.
Egy szörnyszerű halat rajzolt.
The monster had a monstrous body.
Merkitys
Looking or acting like a monster
Kollokaatiot
monstrous creature
|monstrous face
|monstrous beast
Synonyymit
grotesque (Strange and unpleasant in appearance, often in an unnatural way.)
Antonyymit
beautiful (Pleasing to the senses; opposite of ugly or frightening.)
Teemat
appearance
|fantasy
|core_vocabulary
Määritelmä
Looking very strange or scary like a monster.
Having a frightening, unnatural, or grotesque appearance or nature like that of a monster.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
monstrous
IPA
GB/mˈɑnstɹəs/
US/mˈɑnstɹəs/
Tavut ja painotus
mon - strous (2 tavua)
Stress on 1st syllable (mon)
Taivutusmuodot
Adjective
- Base: monstrous
Sanaperhe
Core family
monster
noun A2
monstrously
adverb
Advanced or less common
monstrosity
noun
Ilmaukset
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.
Esimerkit
- 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.