monster meaning and definition

MONSTER noun

Definition of monster (noun)

1. an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
2. someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful
   • synonyms: behemoth, colossus, giant, goliath
3. a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed
   • synonyms: freak, lusus naturae, monstrosity
4. a cruel wicked and inhuman person
   • synonyms: demon, devil, fiend, ogre
5. (medicine) a grossly malformed and usually nonviable fetus
   • synonyms: teras