monstrous
gb/mˈɑnstɹəs/ us/mˈɑnstɹəs/
B1
Английский
~ 4900
Значения
0 значений
adjective
B1
property
1
Extremely large or huge
Very, very big in size, amount, or degree.
Модель употребления:
[something] is monstrous
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'monstrous' with 'monster', which is a noun. 'Monstrous' is an adjective describing something.
Синонимы
enormous (Commonly used for very large size, less emotive than 'monstrous'.)
Антонимы
tiny (Describes something very small in size, the opposite of 'monstrous' when referring to largeness.)
Коллокации
monstrous wave
|monstrous lie
|monstrous storm
|monstrous appetite
Темы
size
|description
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Модель употребления:
[action/behavior] is monstrous
Частая ошибка:
Learners may overuse 'monstrous' for any bad thing; it should be reserved for extreme wrongdoing.
Синонимы
atrocious (Strongly emphasizes extreme cruelty or wickedness.)
Антонимы
benevolent (Characterized by kindness and goodwill; opposite of cruel.)
Коллокации
monstrous crime
|monstrous act
|monstrous injustice
Темы
morality
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- The dictator committed monstrous acts against his people.
- It was a monstrous betrayal of trust.
- Such monstrous cruelty cannot be ignored.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Модель употребления:
[something] is monstrous
Синонимы
grotesque (Strange and unpleasant in appearance, often in an unnatural way.)
Антонимы
beautiful (Pleasing to the senses; opposite of ugly or frightening.)
Коллокации
monstrous creature
|monstrous face
|monstrous beast
Темы
appearance
|fantasy
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- The movie showed a monstrous animal.
- She drew a picture of a monstrous fish.
- The monster had a monstrous body.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
monstrous
IPA
GB/mˈɑnstɹəs/
US/mˈɑnstɹəs/
Слоги и ударение
mon - strous (2 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (mon)
Формы слова
Adjective
- Base: monstrous
Родственные слова
Core family
monster
noun A2
monstrously
adverb
Advanced or less common
monstrosity
noun
Выражения
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.
Примеры
- 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.