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monstrousness


Meanings
  • a term used to describe something or someone that is terrifying, immense, or unusual.

    - "The monstrousness of the dragon's roar was enough to send shivers down the spines of the villagers."
    - "The monstrousness of the stormy ocean was a sight to behold, with towering waves and foamy white caps."
    - "The monstrousness of the new technology left many workers feeling anxious and unsure about their future in the workforce."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with monstrousness
monotone , monozone , monorail , monochrome , monologue , monobloc , monoculture , monophonic
Homophones
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  1. homonym

  2. homograph

  3. homoeopath

  4. homoepathic


Variants
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monstrous , monstrously , monstrousness , monstrousnesses
Forms
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monstrous, monstrously, monstrousnesses


Etymology
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The term 'monstrousness' comes from the Old French word 'monstrue' meaning 'monster' or 'abnormality'. The suffix '-ness' was added to the word to indicate a quality or state of something.


Related Concepts
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  1. horror: A strong feeling of fear, terror, or disgust.

  2. fear: A feeling of anxiety and apprehension caused by the presence or imminence of danger.

  3. terror: A feeling of intense fear, anxiety, and panic caused by the presence or imminence of danger, threat, or harm.

  4. abnormality: A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected in a particular context or situation.

  5. anomaly: An unusual or unexpected occurrence or phenomenon that deviates from what is normal, usual, or expected in a particular context or situation.

  6. monster: A large, ugly, or frightening creature, often with supernatural or mythical powers or abilities.

  7. beast: A large, fierce, or savage animal, often with supernatural or mythical powers or abilities.

  8. fiend: A malevolent or wicked demon or spirit, often with the ability to inspire fear, terror, or dread in others.

  9. demon: A malevolent or wicked spirit, often with the ability to inspire fear, terror, or dread in others, and often depicted as having horns, claws, or other frightening features.

  10. devil: A malevolent or wicked spirit, often depicted as having horns, claws, or other frightening features, and often considered to be the personification of evil or sin.

  11. ogre: A large, ugly, or frightening creature, often depicted as having large ears, a large nose, and often shown as having large feet or giant-sized shoes, and often considered to be slow-witted or lacking in intelligence.

  12. troll: A large, ugly, or frightening creature, often depicted as having large eyes, a large nose, and often shown as having long, ugly hair or beards, and often considered to be mischievous, annoying, or even malevolent, and often depicted as living under bridges or in caves, and often considered to be able to shape-shift or transform into other creatures or beings.

  13. minotaur: A large, fierce, or savage creature, often depicted as having the head of a bull and the body of a man, or sometimes depicted as having the entire body of a bull, and often considered to be a creature of myth or legend, and often considered to be a guardian or protector of a labyrinth or maze, and often considered to be a creature that requires sacrifices or offerings to appease or calm it down.

  14. cyclops: A large, one-eyed creature, often depicted as having a large, bulging eye in the center of its forehead, and often considered to be a creature of myth or legend, and often considered to be a guardian or protector of a sacred place or shrine, and often considered to be a creature that requires offerings or sacrifices to appease or calm it down.

  15. centaur: A mythical creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse, often depicted as being strong, agile, and swift, and often considered to be a creature of myth or legend, and often considered to be a creature that is associated with the natural world, hunting, and the wilderness.

  16. chimera: A mythical creature with a lion's head, a goat's body, and a serpent's tail, often depicted as being fierce, terrifying, and unpredictable, and often considered to be a creature of myth or legend, and often considered to be a creature that represents the unpredictability and complexity of life.

  17. unicorn: A mythical creature with a single, spiraled horn projecting from its forehead, often depicted as being graceful, elegant, and majestic, and often considered to be a creature of myth or legend, and often considered to be a creature that represents purity, innocence, and the unicorn's connection to nature and the natural world.

  18. hydra: A mythical creature with multiple heads, often depicted as having several heads that grow back whenever one is cut off, and often considered to be a creature of myth or legend, and often considered to be a creature that represents the uncontrollable, the indestructible, and the infinite.

  19. gorgon: A mythical creature with snakes for hair, often depicted as having live snakes for hair that can turn people to stone with just a glance, and often considered to be a creature of myth or legend, and often considered to be a creature that represents the power of transformation, the fear of the unknown, and the uncontrollable force of nature.

  20. chimerae: A group or collection of chimerae, often depicted as a group of chimerae, each with a unique combination of animal parts, and often considered to be a collective term for a group or collection of chimerae.

  21. hydras: A group or collection of hydras, often depicted as a group of hydras, each with multiple heads that can regrow whenever one is cut off, and often considered to be a collective term for a group or collection of hydras.

  22. gorgons: A group or collection of gorgons, often depicted as a group of gorgons, each with snakes for hair that can turn people to stone with just a glance, and often considered to be a collective term for a group or collection of gorgons.

  23. centaurs: A group or collection of centaurs, often depicted as a group of centaurs, each with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse, and often considered to be a collective term for a group or collection of centaurs.

  24. unicorns: A group or collection of unicorns, often depicted as a group of unicorns, each with a single, spiraled horn projecting from its forehead, and often considered to be a collective term for a group or collection of unicorns.

  25. hydras: A large, multi-headed serpent, often depicted as having multiple heads, each with a venomous bite, and able to regrow its heads if any are cut off.


Culture
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The term 'monstrousness' has been used in various cultural contexts to describe something or someone that is terrifying, immense, or unusual. In literature, the term 'monstrousness' has been used to describe various creatures, such as dragons, trolls, and goblins. In art, the term 'monstrousness' has been used to describe various works of art, such as paintings, sculptures, and installation art. In music, the term 'monstrousness' has been used to describe various genres of music, such as heavy metal, death metal, black metal, and industrial music. In folklore, the term 'monstrousness' has been used to describe various mythical creatures, such as dragons, griffins, unicorns, and mermaids.

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