Definition

A female giant or monster from stories who often eats people and is considered cruel or ugly.

Example

In the fairy tale, the ogress captured the children and took them to her dark lair.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new movie with the ogress?

Yeah, I heard it's really thrilling and a bit scary!

I can't wait to see how they portray the ogress in the film.

Me too! I hope she's not just a typical monster, but has some depth.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Ogress** → The word 'ogress' is derived from the French word 'ogre' (meaning a mythical monster or giant) with the addition of the feminine suffix '-ess' (meaning female). Thus, 'ogress' refers to a female ogre or a female monster.

Memory Tip

Think of the French word 'ogre' for a monstrous figure, and remember that adding '-ess' indicates a female version, making 'ogress' a female monster.

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