monstrous

Describes something that is extremely large, ugly, or frightening; also used to describe something that is shockingly evil or wrong.

ruОписывает что-то чрезвычайно большое, уродливое или пугающее; также используется для описания чего-то шокирующе злого или неправильного.esDescribe algo extremadamente grande, feo o aterrador; también se usa para algo escandalosamente malvado o incorrecto.frDécrit quelque chose d'extrêmement grand, laid ou effrayant ; utilisé aussi pour qualifier quelque chose de choquant, de mal ou d'anormal.deBeschreibt etwas, das extrem groß, hässlich oder erschreckend ist; wird auch für etwas verwendet, das schockierend böse oder falsch ist.ptDescreve algo extremamente grande, feio ou assustador; também é usado para descrever algo chocantemente malvado ou errado.zh形容某物极其巨大、丑陋或可怕；也用来形容某事物令人震惊地邪恶或错误。arيصف شيئًا ضخمًا جدًا أو قبيحًا أو مخيفًا؛ ويُستعمل أيضًا لوصف فعل أو سلوك بالغ الشر أو الخطأ بشكل صادم.

1. Abnormally large B2 formal

   Extremely large in size, scale, or degree; huge.

   • The monstrous wave towered over the ship.
   • He had a monstrous appetite and ate three full meals.
   • The building cast a monstrous shadow over the square.

   ruЧудовищно большойesEnorme, descomunalfrd'une taille énormedeMonströs großptMonstruosamente grandezh巨大的arهائل الحجم

   Synonymes: colossalenormousgargantuangigantichugehumongousimmensemammothmassiveprodigiousstupendoustitanictremendousvast

   Antonymes: minusculeminutepetitesmalltiny

2. Shockingly brutal or cruel B2 formal

   Extremely evil, wicked, or cruel in nature or action.

   • The dictator committed monstrous acts against his own people.
   • The crime was so monstrous that it shocked the entire nation.
   • She described the monstrous treatment of prisoners in the camp.

   ruЧудовищныйesmonstruosofrMonstrueux (cruauté extrême)deMonströsptMonstruosozh残暴的arوحشي

   Synonymes: atrociousbarbaricbrutalcruelevilfiendishheinousinhumansavageviciousvilewicked

   Antonymes: benigncompassionategentlehumanekindmerciful

3. Distorted and unnatural in shape B2 formal

   Having an abnormal, hideous, or frightening appearance.

   • The creature had a monstrous form with twisted limbs.
   • The old tree had a monstrous, gnarled trunk.
   • In the nightmare, a monstrous figure emerged from the shadows.

   ruЧудовищныйesDeforme y antinaturalfrDifforme et contre naturedeMonströsptMonstruosozh畸形的arمشوّه الخلقة

   Synonymes: deformedfreakishgrotesquehideousmisshapenunnatural

   Antonymes: naturalnormalordinaryregulartypical

• more monstrous comparative form
• most monstrous superlative form