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monstrous

/ˈmɒnstɹəs/ /ˈmɑnstɹəs/

Meanings
adjective
Hideous or frightful.

Examples :

"The monster truck's tires were monstrous, making a loud, frightening noise. "
appearance character quality

Related Words

Illustration interesting

interesting verb

/ˈɪnt(ə)ɹɛstɪŋ/ /ˈɪnt(ʃ)ɹɛstɪŋ/

To engage the attention of; to awaken interest in; to excite emotion or passion in, in behalf of a person or thing.

"The new museum exhibit really interested me in ancient Egyptian history. "

Illustration grotesque

grotesque noun

/ɡɹəʊˈtɛsk/ /ɡɹoʊˈtɛsk/

A style of ornamentation characterized by fanciful combinations of intertwined forms.

"The ancient cathedral was adorned with grotesque carvings of mythical creatures and foliage. "

Illustration frightful

frightful adjective

/ˈfɹaɪtfəl/

Full of fright, whether

"The loud thunder and flashing lightning created a frightful atmosphere during the storm. "

Illustration frightening

frightening verb

/ˈfɹaɪtnɪŋ/

To cause to feel fear; to scare; to cause to feel alarm or fright.

"Avery puts a sheet over her head, pretending to be a ghost to frighten Emily."

Illustration mythical

mythical adjective

/ˈmɪθɪkəl/

Existing in myth.

"Many children believe in Santa Claus and his flying reindeer, treating them as mythical creatures that bring gifts every Christmas. "

Illustration creatures

creatures noun

/ˈkɹiːt͡ʃəz/ /ˈkɹit͡ʃɚz/

A living being; an animal or (sometimes derogatory) a human.

"The children were excited to see the exotic creatures at the zoo. "

Illustration terrifying

terrifying verb

/ˈtɛɹɪfaɪ.ɪŋ/

To frighten greatly; to fill with terror.

"The loud thunder terrifyingly shook the classroom windows. "

Illustration enormously

enormously adverb

/ɪˈnɔːrməsli/ /əˈnɔːrməsli/

Extremely, greatly: to an enormous degree.

"Gloria is enormously pleased with our progress."

Illustration freakish

freakish adjective

/ˈfɹiːkɪʃ/

Resembling a freak.

"The dog's abnormally large paws gave it a somewhat freakish appearance. "

Illustration relating

relating verb

/rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈriːleɪtɪŋ/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."

Illustration marvellous

marvellous adjective

/ˈmɑːvləs/ /ˈmɑɹvələs/

Exciting wonder or surprise; astonishing; wonderful.

"I went to a marvellous party last week."

Illustration explanation

explanation noun

/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/

The act or process of explaining.

"The explanation was long and drawn-out."