Monstrous

usgb/ˈmɑːnstrəs/
adjective

Something very large and often scary or unpleasant.

There was a monstrous storm last night.
Visual representation of "monstrous" - Something very large and often scary or unpleasant

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  • monstrous storm
  • monstrous creature
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Exaggeration Usage

Use 'monstrous' to emphasize size, often more figurative than literal, suggesting something is excessive or overwhelming.

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She had a monstrous amount of homework.
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Negative Connotation

'Monstrous' often implies a negative quality, something undesirable or frightening, rather than just large.

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A monstrous building blocked our view.
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Impact Highlight

Use it to stress the impact or effect of something large, especially in a negative context.

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He faced a monstrous debt after college.
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