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   monstrosity

   /mɒnˈstrɒsɪti/

   noun

   • 1. a thing, especially a building, which is very large and unsightly: "the shopping centre, a multi-storey monstrosity of raw concrete" Similar eyesorehorrorblot on the landscapecarbuncleexcrescence
   • ▪ a grossly malformed animal or plant. Similar mutantmutationfreakfreak of naturemonsterabortionmalformationlusus naturaerare:abnormitymiscreation
   • 2. a thing which is outrageously evil or wrong: "how could anyone be capable of such monstrosities?"
   • 3. the state or fact of being monstrous: "had my tone of reason in the face of monstrosity finally registered?"

   Word Origin mid 16th century (denoting an abnormality of growth): from late Latin monstrositas, from Latin monstrosus (see monstrous).

   Scrabble Points: 16

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMONSTROSITY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   A monstrosity is something that is very ugly and usually large. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, and how to use it in sentences with Cambridge Dictionary.

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     MONSTROSITY meaning: 1. something that is very ugly and...

   • Znaczenie Monstrosity, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

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   • Monstrosity in Simplified Chinese

     MONSTROSITY translate: 巨大而丑陋的东西. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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     MONSTROSITY translate: 巨大而醜陋的東西. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › monstrosityMonstrosity Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   A monstrosity is a malformation, a deviation, or an excessively bad or shocking example. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, and examples of monstrosity from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMONSTROSITY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   A monstrosity is something that is very ugly and usually large. Learn how to use this word in different contexts and see synonyms, antonyms and translations.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › monstrosityMonstrosity - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   A monstrosity is something so hideous that you can hardly stand to look at it, like a zombie or an ugly modern building. A monster can certainly be described as a monstrosity, but so can anything that is as frightening or disgusting as a monster.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › monstrosityMonstrosity - definition of monstrosity by The Free Dictionary

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   A monstrosity is a person or thing that is extremely ugly, abnormal, or evil. Find the origin, usage, and examples of the word monstrosity, as well as related terms and translations.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMONSTROSITY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A monstrosity is something extremely ugly or outrageous, or the state of being monstrous. Learn the synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of this word with examples from literature and media.

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › monstrosityMONSTROSITY Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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   Monstrosity is a noun that means the state or character of being monstrous, or a monster or something monstrous. Learn how to use it in a sentence, its origin and related words.