Synonyms for

Shrek

Verb / ʃrek / Another word for shrek — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Shrek is a character from a popular animated movie. He is a big, green ogre who lives in a swamp.

Synonyms & similar words

ogre monster beast creature giant troll brute leviathan colossus mammoth goliath juggernaut hulk behemoth cyclops dragon demon fiend ogress gorgon

Synonyms by register

Formal

repugnance disgust aversion revulsion

Informal

grossness yuckiness nastiness ugliness

Literary

hideousness grotesqueness monstrosity

Antonyms

beauty charm delight grace loveliness prettiness

Common collocations

  • utter shrek
  • sheer shrek
  • a shrek
  • total shrek
  • hideous shrek
  • awful shrek

Word family

noun shrek
adjective shreky

Usage note

The word 'shrek' is primarily used informally to describe something extremely unpleasant or repulsive, often with a sense of disgust. It is not a standard English word and its usage is largely confined to colloquial speech.

Example sentences

  1. 1. I love watching Shrek movies with my family.
  2. 2. Shrek is a funny and lovable character.
  3. 3. My little sister wants to dress up as Shrek for Halloween.
  4. 4. Shrek is a big, green, and scary-looking ogre.
  5. 5. The swamp is Shrek's home and he loves it there.

Quotes

  • 1. 'Ogres are like onions,' said Shrek.
  • 2. 'Better out than in,' said Shrek.
  • 3. 'I'm an ogre! You know, 'grab your torch and pitchforks!' Doesn't that bother you?' said Shrek.

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