Ogreish — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈō-gər/

Meaning & Definition of Ogreish

Ogreish (noun)

  1. a hideous giant of fairy tales and folklore that feeds on human beings, monster
  2. a dreaded person or object

Ogreish (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in grotesque, monstrous

    similar: frightful, grotesque, hideous, ill-favored, monstrous, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, contemptible, disagreeable, disgusting, distasteful, heinous, horrible, lousy, nasty, offensive, unlikable, unpleasant, wretched, ugly, unattractive, unsightly, vile, unloved, appalling, awful, dreadful, foul, horrendous, horrid, nauseating, noisome, obnoxious, obscene, revolting, scandalous, shocking, sickening, abhorrent, abominable, detestable, hateful, loathsome, odious, unlovable
    opposite: adorable, darling, dear, disarming, endearing, lovable, lovesome, precious, sweet, winning, winsome, embraceable, kissable, beloved, cherished, favored, favorite, loved, treasured

Related Entry: Ogre (noun)

Ogre is a different word from Ogreish. The synonyms below are for ogre, not for ogreish.

  1. a strange or horrible and often frightening creature

    "a horror movie filled with ogres and demons of every description"

    similar: grotesque, grotesquerie, monster, monstrosity
    related: ogress, Frankenstein, bête noire, bogey, bugaboo, bugbear, banshee, bogeyman, demon, devil, fiend, fright, imp, incubus, horror, terror, abomination, anathema, abnormality, freak, mutant, mutation

  2. something or someone that causes fear or dread especially without reason

    "the ogre of the standardized test keeps recurring"

    similar: bête noire, black beast, bogey, bugaboo, bugbear, dread, hobgoblin
    related: apparition, ghost, phantasm, phantom, poltergeist, shade, specter, spirit, spook, wraith, banshee, bogeyman, demon, devil, fiend, ghoul, imp, incubus, fright, horrible, horror, monster, monstrosity, terror, bane, curse, enemy, plague, scourge, torment, abomination, anathema

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Ogreish

The most common words with a similar meaning to Ogreish:

frightful, grotesque, hideous, ill-favored, monstrous, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, contemptible, disagreeable, disgusting, distasteful, heinous, horrible, lousy, nasty, offensive, unlikable, unpleasant, wretched, ugly, unattractive, unsightly, vile, unloved, appalling, awful, dreadful, foul, horrendous, horrid, nauseating, noisome, obnoxious, obscene, revolting, scandalous, shocking, sickening, abhorrent

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Ogreish

Words with the opposite meaning of Ogreish:

adorable, darling, dear, disarming, endearing, lovable, lovesome, precious, sweet, winning, winsome, embraceable, kissable, beloved, cherished, favored, favorite, loved, treasured

Word Forms of Ogreish

Derived words: ogreish (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Ogreish

French, probably ultimately from Latin Orcus, god of the underworld

First known use: 1713

Frequently Asked Questions about Ogreish

What does "Ogreish" mean?

"Ogreish" means a hideous giant of fairy tales and folklore that feeds on human beings, monster. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: a hideous giant of fairy tales and folklore that feeds on human beings, monster.

What is another word for "Ogreish"?

Other words for "Ogreish" include frightful, grotesque, hideous, ill-favored, monstrous, repellent, repugnant and repulsive. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Ogreish" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Ogreish"?

There are 46 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Ogreish". Common alternatives include frightful, grotesque, hideous, ill-favored, monstrous, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, contemptible and disagreeable.

What is the opposite of "Ogreish"?

Antonyms of "Ogreish" include adorable, darling, dear, disarming, endearing, lovable, lovesome and precious.

Is "Ogreish" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Ogreish" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Ogreish"?

"Ogreish" is pronounced /ˈō-gər/.

What is the origin of the word "Ogreish"?

"Ogreish" comes from French, probably ultimately from Latin Orcus, god of the underworld. First known use: 1713.

What is another word for "Ogreish" meaning "as in grotesque, monstrous"?

When "Ogreish" (adjective) means as in grotesque, monstrous, synonyms include frightful, grotesque, hideous, ill-favored, monstrous and repellent. Opposites in this sense include adorable, darling, dear and disarming.