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monstrosity

/mɒnˈstrɒs.ɪ.ti/

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noun

C1formalcommon/mɒnˈstrɒs.ɪ.ti/

A noun referring to something that is very large, ugly, or frightening, often describing a person, animal, or object that is markedly unusual or deformed.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее что-то очень большое, уродливое или пугающее, часто описывающее человека, животное или объект, который является необычным или деформированным.esSustantivo que designa algo enorme, deforme o espantoso, ya sea una persona, animal u objeto que resulta anormal o monstruoso; también puede referirse a algo de gran tamaño y fealdad.frNom désignant quelque chose de très grand, de laid ou d'effrayant, souvent une personne, un animal ou un objet inhabituel ou déformé.deSubstantiv, das etwas sehr Großes, Hässliches oder Erschreckendes bezeichnet, oft ein Mensch, Tier oder Objekt, das ungewöhnlich oder verunstaltet ist.ptSubstantivo que designa algo muito grande, feio ou assustador, frequentemente descrevendo uma pessoa, animal ou objeto incomum ou deformado.zh名词,指巨大、丑陋或可怕的事物,常形容不寻常或畸形的生物、物体等。arاسم يدل على شيء ضخم أو قبيح أو مخيف، وغالباً ما يصف شخصاً أو حيواناً أو شيئاً غير طبيعي أو مشوّه الخلقة.

  1. Deformed being C1 formal

    A person or animal that is strikingly unusual or physically malformed.

    • The circus sideshow featured a so-called monstrosity that drew curious crowds.
    • In ancient times, a deformed animal was often viewed as a monstrosity.
    • The novel describes a creature that is a true monstrosity, both in form and nature.

    ruУродецesSer deformefrÊtre difformedeMissgestaltptMonstruosidadezh畸形儿arمخلوق مشوّه

    Synonyms: aberrationabnormalityfreakmonstermutantoddity

  2. Hideous object C1 formal

    Something that is extremely ugly or frightening in appearance.

    • The new building was called a monstrosity by local residents.
    • That sculpture is a monstrosity that ruins the park's beauty.
    • The old, abandoned factory was a rusting monstrosity on the landscape.

    ruУродствоesmonstruosidad (objeto horrible)frObjet hideuxdeScheußlichkeitptMonstruosidadezh丑八怪arالوحشية

    Synonyms: abominationatrocityeyesorefrightgrotesquehorrormonster

    Antonyms: beautygemtreasure

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