Basic Details
Word: Monstrous
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Very large or frightening; extremely bad or unfair.
Synonyms: Horrible, dreadful, awful, gigantic
Antonyms: Tiny, normal, pleasant, good
Idioms and Phrases
- Monstrous behaviour: Actions that are shockingly bad or cruel. Example: "His monstrous behaviour towards the younger kids at school was unacceptable."
- Monstrous sizes: Referring to something that is excessively large. Example: "The monstrous sizes of the cakes at the fair caught everyone's attention."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The monstrous storm caused a lot of damage to the coastal towns.
Example 2: The film featured a monstrous creature that terrified everyone who watched it.
Example 3: She made a monstrous mistake by forgetting her best friend's birthday.
Fun Fact
The word "monstrous" originates from the Latin word "monstruosus," which means "deformed, unnatural, or monstrous." It has been used for centuries to describe beings or actions that are beyond what is considered normal.
Famous Quote
"The monstrous is often seen as a symbol of social issues, representing what society fears or rejects." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "monstrous" mean?
a) Very small
b) Very large or frightening
c) Very happy
d) Very quiet
Answer: b) Very large or frightening
2. Which of these is a synonym of "monstrous"?
a) Tiny
b) Gigantic
c) Quiet
d) Friendly
Answer: b) Gigantic
3. Which sentence uses "monstrous" correctly?
a) The monstrous ant was tiny in its ant hill.
b) The monstrous cake was big enough to feed everyone at the party.
c) The monstrous mouse scared the cat.
d) The monstrous fish was as small as my finger.
Answer: b) The monstrous cake was big enough to feed everyone at the party.
4. What does the idiom "monstrous behaviour" refer to?
a) Kind actions
b) Shockingly bad or cruel actions
c) Fun games
d) Large structures
Answer: b) Shockingly bad or cruel actions
5. What is the opposite of "monstrous"?
a) Tiny
b) Scary
c) Amazing
d) Beautiful
Answer: a) Tiny
