monstrous

//ˈmɒnstrəs//
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Adjective

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1

Extremely large, ugly, or frightening in appearance; resembling a monster.

A monstrous creature emerged from the dark cave.

2

Shockingly cruel, wicked, or morally wrong.

The dictator committed monstrous crimes against his own people.

3

Extraordinarily large in size or extent; enormous.

The monstrous waves crashed against the shore during the storm.