Synonyms for

Monstrosity

Verb / mɑ:ˈnstrɑ:sʌti: / Another word for monstrosity — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

something that is very large and ugly, or unnatural and frightening

Synonyms & similar words

freak lususnaturae monster abomination atrocity horror freak monster beast miscreation mutation aberration oddity anomaly deviation enormity villainy evil crime offense sin wrongdoing outrage

Example sentences

  1. The giant statue was a monstrosity that scared the children.
  2. The new building was so big it was a monstrosity in the small town.
  3. The strange creature was a monstrosity from another world.
  4. The old car was a monstrosity, always breaking down and needing repairs.
  5. The painting was a monstrosity that nobody wanted to hang in their home.

Quotes

  • 'Ideas are the beginning of all things; imagination, the monstrosity that begets a world of its own.' - William Carlos Williams
  • 'The thing that lies at the foundation of positive change, the way I see it, is service to a fellow human being.' - Lee Iacocca
  • 'Music is the divine way to tell beautiful, poetic things to the heart.' - Pablo Casals

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