monstrous
gb/mˈɑnstɹəs/ us/mˈɑnstɹəs/
B1
Inglese
~ 4900
óriási, szörnyűséges, szörnyszerű
B1
1
óriási
A2
Schema d'uso:
[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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'monstrous' with 'monster', which is a noun. 'Monstrous' is an adjective describing something.
Significato
Extremely large or huge
Collocazioni
monstrous wave
|monstrous lie
|monstrous storm
|monstrous appetite
Sinonimi
enormous (Commonly used for very large size, less emotive than 'monstrous'.)
Contrari
tiny (Describes something very small in size, the opposite of 'monstrous' when referring to largeness.)
Temi
size
|description
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
Very, very big in size, amount, or degree.
Exceptionally and unusually large in size, amount, or degree.
B2
2
szörnyűséges
B2
Schema d'uso:
[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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Errore comune:
Learners may overuse 'monstrous' for any bad thing; it should be reserved for extreme wrongdoing.
Significato
Extremely cruel or evil
Collocazioni
monstrous crime
|monstrous act
|monstrous injustice
Sinonimi
atrocious (Strongly emphasizes extreme cruelty or wickedness.)
Contrari
benevolent (Characterized by kindness and goodwill; opposite of cruel.)
Temi
morality
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
Very bad, cruel, or wrong.
Shockingly cruel, brutal, or morally wrong.
B2
LITERARY
3
szörnyszerű
B2
Schema d'uso:
[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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Significato
Looking or acting like a monster
Collocazioni
monstrous creature
|monstrous face
|monstrous beast
Sinonimi
grotesque (Strange and unpleasant in appearance, often in an unnatural way.)
Contrari
beautiful (Pleasing to the senses; opposite of ugly or frightening.)
Temi
appearance
|fantasy
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
Looking very strange or scary like a monster.
Having a frightening, unnatural, or grotesque appearance or nature like that of a monster.
Grammatica
Forma base
monstrous
IPA
GB/mˈɑnstɹəs/
US/mˈɑnstɹəs/
Sillabe e accento
mon - strous (2 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (mon)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: monstrous
Famiglia di parole
Core family
monster
noun A2
monstrously
adverb
Advanced or less common
monstrosity
noun
Espressioni
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.
Esempi
- 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.