monstrous
gb/mˈɑnstɹəs/ us/mˈɑnstɹəs/
B1
Engelska
~ 4900
óriási, szörnyűséges, szörnyszerű
B1
1
óriási
A2
Användningsmönster:
[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.
Exempel för inlärare
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.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes confuse 'monstrous' with 'monster', which is a noun. 'Monstrous' is an adjective describing something.
Betydelse
Extremely large or huge
Ordkombinationer
monstrous wave
|monstrous lie
|monstrous storm
|monstrous appetite
Synonymer
enormous (Commonly used for very large size, less emotive than 'monstrous'.)
Antonymer
tiny (Describes something very small in size, the opposite of 'monstrous' when referring to largeness.)
Teman
size
|description
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Very, very big in size, amount, or degree.
Exceptionally and unusually large in size, amount, or degree.
B2
2
szörnyűséges
B2
Användningsmönster:
[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.
Exempel för inlärare
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.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners may overuse 'monstrous' for any bad thing; it should be reserved for extreme wrongdoing.
Betydelse
Extremely cruel or evil
Ordkombinationer
monstrous crime
|monstrous act
|monstrous injustice
Synonymer
atrocious (Strongly emphasizes extreme cruelty or wickedness.)
Antonymer
benevolent (Characterized by kindness and goodwill; opposite of cruel.)
Teman
morality
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Very bad, cruel, or wrong.
Shockingly cruel, brutal, or morally wrong.
B2
LITERARY
3
szörnyszerű
B2
Användningsmönster:
[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.
Exempel för inlärare
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.
Betydelse
Looking or acting like a monster
Ordkombinationer
monstrous creature
|monstrous face
|monstrous beast
Synonymer
grotesque (Strange and unpleasant in appearance, often in an unnatural way.)
Antonymer
beautiful (Pleasing to the senses; opposite of ugly or frightening.)
Teman
appearance
|fantasy
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Looking very strange or scary like a monster.
Having a frightening, unnatural, or grotesque appearance or nature like that of a monster.
Grammatik
Grundform
monstrous
IPA
GB/mˈɑnstɹəs/
US/mˈɑnstɹəs/
Stavelser och betoning
mon - strous (2 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (mon)
Ordformer
Adjective
- Base: monstrous
Ordfamilj
Core family
monster
noun A2
monstrously
adverb
Advanced or less common
monstrosity
noun
Uttryck
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.
Exempel
- 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.