Synonyms for monstrous

Synonyms for (adj) monstrous

Synonyms: grotesque, monstrous

Definition: distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous

Usage: tales of grotesque serpents eight fathoms long that churned the seas; twisted into monstrous shapes

Similar words: ugly

Definition: displeasing to the senses

Usage: an ugly face; ugly furniture


Synonyms: flagitious, monstrous, grievous, atrocious

Definition: shockingly brutal or cruel

Usage: murder is an atrocious crime; a grievous offense against morality; a grievous crime; no excess was too monstrous for them to commit

Similar words: evil

Definition: morally bad or wrong

Usage: evil purposes; an evil influence; evil deeds


Synonyms: monstrous

Definition: abnormally large

Similar words: large, big

Definition: above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

Usage: a large city; set out for the big city; a large sum; a big (or large) barn; a large family; big businesses; a big expenditure; a large number of newspapers; a big group of scientists; large areas of the world


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