monstrous
gb/mˈɑnstɹəs/ us/mˈɑnstɹəs/
B1
Inglês
~ 4900
óriási, szörnyűséges, szörnyszerű
B1
1
óriási
A2
Padrão de 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
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.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'monstrous' with 'monster', which is a noun. 'Monstrous' is an adjective describing something.
Significado
Extremely large or huge
Colocações
monstrous wave
|monstrous lie
|monstrous storm
|monstrous appetite
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.)
Temas
size
|description
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Very, very big in size, amount, or degree.
Exceptionally and unusually large in size, amount, or degree.
B2
2
szörnyűséges
B2
Padrão de 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
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.
Erro comum:
Learners may overuse 'monstrous' for any bad thing; it should be reserved for extreme wrongdoing.
Significado
Extremely cruel or evil
Colocações
monstrous crime
|monstrous act
|monstrous injustice
Sinónimos
atrocious (Strongly emphasizes extreme cruelty or wickedness.)
Antónimos
benevolent (Characterized by kindness and goodwill; opposite of cruel.)
Temas
morality
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Very bad, cruel, or wrong.
Shockingly cruel, brutal, or morally wrong.
B2
LITERARY
3
szörnyszerű
B2
Padrão de 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
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.
Significado
Looking or acting like a monster
Colocações
monstrous creature
|monstrous face
|monstrous beast
Sinónimos
grotesque (Strange and unpleasant in appearance, often in an unnatural way.)
Antónimos
beautiful (Pleasing to the senses; opposite of ugly or frightening.)
Temas
appearance
|fantasy
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Looking very strange or scary like a monster.
Having a frightening, unnatural, or grotesque appearance or nature like that of a monster.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
monstrous
IPA
GB/mˈɑnstɹəs/
US/mˈɑnstɹəs/
Sílabas e acento
mon - strous (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (mon)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: monstrous
Família de palavras
Core family
monster
noun A2
monstrously
adverb
Advanced or less common
monstrosity
noun
Expressões
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.
Exemplos
- 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.