"supermonstrous" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more supermonstrous [comparative], most supermonstrous [superlative]
Etymology: From super- + monstrous. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|super|monstrous}} super- + monstrous Head templates: {{en-adj|}} supermonstrous (comparative more supermonstrous, superlative most supermonstrous)
  1. (rare) Exceptionally monstrous; of particular monstrosity or monstrousness. Tags: rare Synonyms: super-monstrous
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