Meaning of the word monster in English

What does monster mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

monster

US /ˈmɑːn.stɚ/

UK /ˈmɒn.stər/

an imaginary creature that is typically large, ugly, and frightening, or a real creature that is large and frightening

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The child was scared of the monster under his bed.

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They discovered a deep-sea monster previously unknown to science.

Synonym:

beast creature fiend demon ogre

a person of a cruel or wicked nature

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He was a true monster for what he did to those innocent people.

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Only a monster could commit such a heinous crime.

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brute savage fiend demon villain

extremely large

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They built a monster new stadium.

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The company made a monster profit last quarter.

Synonym:

huge enormous gigantic colossal massive