Synonyms for

Monster

Verb / ˈmɑ:nstɜ: / Another word for monster — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a large, frightening imaginary creature

Synonyms & similar words

ogre fiend behemoth devil teras goliath giant monstrosity demon lususnaturae colossus freak beast creature fiend ogre dragon giant leviathan colossus titan demon devil ghoul specter vampire werewolf zombie abomination bogeyman horror nightmare

Synonyms by register

Formal

aberration anomaly prodigy freak

Informal

freak weirdo oddball creep

Literary

beast fiend ogre specter

Antonyms

angel hero saint benevolent deity god

Common collocations

  • real monster
  • ugly monster
  • sea monster
  • fire monster
  • monster truck
  • monster movie
  • monster energy

Word family

noun monster
adjective monstrous

Usage note

While 'monster' can refer to a literal creature, it is often used metaphorically to describe a person who is cruel or wicked. It can also be used informally to describe something unusually large or impressive.

Example sentences

  1. The monster chased after the little girl.
  2. I don't like scary movies with monsters in them.
  3. The monster in the book had three heads.
  4. My little brother thinks there's a monster in his closet.
  5. The monster in my dream was enormous.

Quotes

  • 'Monsters are real, and ghosts are real too. They live inside us, and sometimes, they win.' - Stephen King
  • 'I have become a monster and I cannot go back.' - Anthony Hopkins
  • 'The only true monsters are the ones that dwell in our hearts.' - Edgar Allan Poe

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