Literal meaning (a monstrous creature):
* The brave knight faced the fearsome ogre who guarded the castle.
* The children shuddered at the sight of the ogre in the fairy tale illustration.
Figurative meaning (a large, unpleasant person):
* The new boss was a real ogre, demanding impossible deadlines.
* The grumpy old man was an ogre to everyone in the neighborhood.
Humorous/playful meaning:
* "Don't worry," she said, "I'm not an ogre, just a little tired."
* He ate the whole pizza in one sitting, a true ogre of appetite.