Monstrous Definition
mŏnstrəs
adjective
Abnormally or prodigiously large; huge; enormous.
Webster's New World
Horrible; hideous; shocking.
Webster's New World
Having the character or appearance of a monster.
Webster's New World
Very unnatural or abnormal in shape, type, or character.
Webster's New World
Extremely immoral or cruel.
A monstrous dictator; monstrous behavior.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
adverb
Very; extremely.
Webster's New World
Origin of Monstrous
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Middle English from Old French monstruos from Latin mōnstruōsus from mōnstrum portent, monster monster
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From Middle French monstreux, from Latin mōnstrōsus. Compare monstruous.
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