monstrous

Example Sentences

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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

After the movie came out, Lindo says, he met an incest survivor who said she appreciated the humanity he gave to a seemingly monstrous character.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 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

When she saw a monstrous turtle destroy a hundred villages with each step of his foot, she flew down in a fury and slew it with her sword.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin