ogre (Meaning)

Wordnet

ogre (n)

a cruel wicked and inhuman person

(folklore) a giant who likes to eat human beings

Webster

ogre (n.)

An imaginary monster, or hideous giant of fairy tales, who lived on human beings; hence, any frightful giant; a cruel monster.

ogre Sentence Examples

  1. The monstrous ogre terrorized the village, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.
  2. The brave knight confronted the colossal ogre, determined to slay the fearsome beast.
  3. The ogre's roar shook the foundations of the castle, sending shivers down the spines of its inhabitants.
  4. The cunning princess outsmarted the ogre, using her deception to vanquish the formidable foe.
  5. The gentle giant, despite its ogre-like appearance, possessed a heart as kind as gold.
  6. The ogre's lair was a wretched place, filled with the stench of decay and the sound of its thunderous snoring.
  7. The children huddled together in fear, whispering tales of the ogres that roamed the dark forest.
  8. The ogre's insatiable hunger consumed all in its path, leaving behind only broken bones and shattered dreams.
  9. The wizard cast a spell that transformed the ogre into a harmless toad, ending its reign of terror once and for all.
  10. The legend of the ogre served as a warning to those who dared to venture into the forbidden lands where monstrous creatures lurked.

FAQs About the word ogre

a cruel wicked and inhuman person, (folklore) a giant who likes to eat human beingsAn imaginary monster, or hideous giant of fairy tales, who lived on human bei

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The monstrous ogre terrorized the village, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.

The brave knight confronted the colossal ogre, determined to slay the fearsome beast.

The ogre's roar shook the foundations of the castle, sending shivers down the spines of its inhabitants.

The cunning princess outsmarted the ogre, using her deception to vanquish the formidable foe.