Monstrous Definition & Meaning
monstrous
- adjective
- abnormally large
- shockingly brutal or cruel; "murder is an atrocious crime"; "a grievous offense against morality"; "a grievous crime"; "no excess was too monstrous for them to commit"
- distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous; "tales of grotesque serpents eight fathoms long that churned the seas"; "twisted into monstrous shapes"
"Monstrous" in song lyrics
See how monstrous is used in real songs:
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"Son of Pontius if your mador's feelin' monstrous"
Cage — Beyond and Back -
"Precision what? fathom my gimmick this tiny voice is monstrous"
Culture VI — Roman Empire -
"Inventions that is monstrous"
Gift of Gab — The Ride of Your Life
Words that rhyme with monstrous
Usage tips for "monstrous"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "monstrous" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for monstrous to find words that pair well.
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- What does monstrous mean?
- abnormally large shockingly brutal or cruel; "murder is an atrocious crime"; "a grievous offense against morality"; "a grievous crime"; "no excess was too monstrous for them to commit" distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous; "tales of grotesque serpents eight fathoms long that churned the seas"; "twisted into monstrous shapes"
- What part of speech is monstrous?
- Monstrous is an adjective.
- How many definitions does monstrous have?
- Monstrous has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).