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English
Etymology
From Middle English monstruous, from Old French monstrueuse, monstrüos, from Latin mōnstruōsus.
Pronunciation
Adjective
monstruous (comparative more monstruous, superlative most monstruous)
- (now rare) Monstrous.
Middle English
Etymology
Borrowed from Old French monstrueus, borrowed itself from Latin mōnstruōsus, mōnstrōsus; equivalent to monstre + -ous.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /mɔnstriu̯ˈuːs/, /mɔnsˈtruːs/
Adjective
monstruous
- Misshapen, grotesque; of unnatural form or appearance.
- (rare) Monstrous, terrifying, fear-inducing.
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