Thread:AustinDR/@comment-27960787-20170211005035/@comment-2175012-20170211045346

A complete monster is the most heinous character in their setting. They are played seriously at all times, they stand above standard villainy, they have no mitigating (or redeeming) factors, etc. In order to qualify, the villain must not only stand out in their setting, but also by the absolute standard for heinousness. This is what separates a villain from standard villainy from pure evil. Basically, it's the make or breaking point for a character to meet the criteria for the trope/category.

What villains did you have in mind?