monstrous

• 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。

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

1. Abnormally largeB2formal

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

   巨大的

   • 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.

   同义词colossalenormousgargantuangigantichugehumongousimmensemammothmassiveprodigiousstupendoustitanictremendousvast

   反义词minusculeminutepetitesmalltiny

2. Shockingly brutal or cruelB2formal

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

   残暴的

   • 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.

   同义词atrociousbarbaricbrutalcruelevilfiendishheinousinhumansavageviciousvilewicked

   反义词benigncompassionategentlehumanekindmerciful

3. Distorted and unnatural in shapeB2formal

   Having an abnormal, hideous, or frightening appearance.

   畸形的

   • 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.

   同义词deformedfreakishgrotesquehideousmisshapenunnatural

   反义词naturalnormalordinaryregulartypical