Meaning & use
monstrosity
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Something that is extremely ugly, unnatural, or shockingly large, often causing horror or disgust.
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The new office tower was called a monstrosity by local architects.
The renovation turned the cozy cottage into an architectural monstrosity.
A note on using this word
Often used with exaggeration and humor about buildings, designs, or objects considered tasteless or absurdly large.
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