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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 from the 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.

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   Monstrosity definition: the state or character of being monstrous. . See examples of MONSTROSITY used in a sentence.

5. 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.

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 monstrous, or the state of being monstrous. Learn the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of monstrosity with examples from Collins English Dictionary.

8. 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.