noun
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an outrageous or ugly person or thing; monster
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the state or quality of being monstrous
Etymology
Origin of monstrosity
1545–55; < Late Latin mōnstrōsitās, equivalent to Latin mōnstrōs ( us ) monstrous + -itās -ity
Example Sentences
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Some are considered beasts, which are animals that could exist in the real world, and others are monstrosities, which Goldstein described as more “fantastical.”
From New York Times
Is there a meaningful difference in monstrosities carried out by women?
From New York Times
Under the current rules, where those single-family “monstrosities” are allowed by right, the tree canopy in Arlington has been hammered over the past decade.
From Washington Post
And what a wonderful study of human monstrosity this is.
From Seattle Times
“It’s a monstrosity,” said Carol Orr, 55, a tourist from Glasgow visiting the mound on Wednesday, who decided not to even attempt a climb.
From New York Times
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