monstrous

Example Sentences

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These deficits have accumulated into a monstrous debt.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

No one could’ve imagined that Chávez could’ve possibly done things so monstrous, but maybe we shouldn’t have built him up so much while he was alive and after his death in the first place.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

We know we are not monsters, but we are equally sure that we have done monstrous things.

From Slate • Mar. 16, 2026

At this point, all we can hope is that his inherent cowardice will win out over his monstrous ego one more time.

From Salon • Feb. 24, 2026

There were acres of tobacco, the plants heavy and green like some monstrous jungle weed.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers