All monstrous synonyms
monΒ·strous
M m adj monstrous
- uncanny β having or seeming to have a supernatural or inexplicable basis; beyond the ordinary or normal; extraordinary: uncanny accuracy; an uncanny knack of foreseeing trouble.
- unusual β not usual, common, or ordinary; uncommon in amount or degree; exceptional: an unusual sound; an unusual hobby; an unusual response.
- villainous β having a cruel, wicked, malicious nature or character.
- miscreated β miscreated.
- teratoid β resembling a monster.
- fantastic β conceived or appearing as if conceived by an unrestrained imagination; odd and remarkable; bizarre; grotesque: fantastic rock formations; fantastic designs.
- giant β (in folklore) a being with human form but superhuman size, strength, etc.
- grandiose β affectedly grand or important; pompous: grandiose words.
- great β unusually or comparatively large in size or dimensions: A great fire destroyed nearly half the city.
- prodigious β extraordinary in size, amount, extent, degree, force, etc.: a prodigious research grant.
- stupendous β causing amazement; astounding; marvelous: stupendous news.
- titanic β (initial capital letter) of, relating to, or characteristic of the Titans.
- vast β of very great area or extent; immense: the vast reaches of outer space.
- whopping β very large of its kind; thumping: We caught four whopping trout.
- cracking β You use cracking to describe something you think is very good or exciting.
adjective monstrous
- horrific β causing horror.
- immoral β violating moral principles; not conforming to the patterns of conduct usually accepted or established as consistent with principles of personal and social ethics.
- evil β Profoundly immoral and malevolent.
- unfair β not fair; not conforming to approved standards, as of justice, honesty, or ethics: an unfair law; an unfair wage policy.
- shocking β causing intense surprise, disgust, horror, etc.
- lurid β gruesome; horrible; revolting: the lurid details of an accident.
- grisly β gristly.
- unnatural β contrary to the laws or course of nature.
- egregious β Outstandingly bad; shocking.
- enormous β very big
- monster β a legendary animal combining features of animal and human form or having the forms of various animals in combination, as a centaur, griffin, or sphinx.
- elephantine β Of, resembling, or characteristic of an elephant or elephants, especially in being large, clumsy, or awkward.
- ugly β very unattractive or unpleasant to look at; offensive to the sense of beauty; displeasing in appearance.
- horrid β such as to cause horror; shockingly dreadful; abominable.
- ghastly β shockingly frightful or dreadful; horrible: a ghastly murder.
adverb monstrous
- uncontrollably β incapable of being controlled or restrained: uncontrollable anger.
- ferociously β savagely fierce, as a wild beast, person, action, or aspect; violently cruel: a ferocious beating.
- brutish β If you describe a person or their behaviour as brutish, you think that they are brutal and uncivilised.
- no holds barred β to have or keep in the hand; keep fast; grasp: She held the purse in her right hand. He held the child's hand in his.
- ferine β feral1 .
- malevolently β wishing evil or harm to another or others; showing ill will; ill-disposed; malicious: His failures made him malevolent toward those who were successful.
- frighteningly β to make afraid or fearful; throw into a fright; terrify; scare.
- beastly β If you describe something as beastly, you mean that it is very unpleasant.
- frenziedly β In a frenzied manner.
- venomously β (of an animal) having a gland or glands for secreting venom; able to inflict a poisoned bite, sting, or wound: a venomous snake.
- swinish β like or befitting swine; hoggish.
- irresistibly β not resistible; incapable of being resisted or withstood: an irresistible impulse.
- threateningly β tending or intended to menace: threatening gestures.
- horribly β causing or tending to cause horror; shockingly dreadful: a horrible sight.
- vehemently β zealous; ardent; impassioned: a vehement defense; vehement enthusiasm.
- turbulent β being in a state of agitation or tumult; disturbed: turbulent feelings or emotions.
- stormy β affected, characterized by, or subject to storms; tempestuous: a stormy sea.
- riotous β (of an act) characterized by or of the nature of rioting or a disturbance of the peace.
- tigerish β tigerlike, as in strength, fierceness, courage, or coloration.
- fiercely β menacingly wild, savage, or hostile: fierce animals; a fierce look.