hideous

[ˈhɪdiəs]

hideous Definition

  • 1ugly or disgusting to look at
  • 2extremely unpleasant or morally reprehensible

Using hideous: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hideous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The building was a hideous concrete monstrosity.

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    The smell from the dumpster was hideous.

  • Example

    The crime committed was a hideous act of violence.

  • Example

    The dress she wore to the party was hideous.

hideous Synonyms and Antonyms

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Phrases with hideous

  • a spell or effect that causes uncontrollable laughter, often used in fantasy or role-playing games

    Example

    The bard cast hideous laughter on the enemy, causing them to fall to the ground laughing.

  • a term used to describe a person's immense physical strength, often used in literature or mythology

    Example

    Hercules was known for his hideous strength, able to lift boulders with ease.

  • a face that is extremely unattractive or frightening to look at

    Example

    The monster had a hideous face, with sharp teeth and glowing eyes.

Origins of hideous

from Old French 'hidos', meaning 'terrifying'

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Summary: hideous in Brief

The word 'hideous' [ˈhɪdiəs] describes something that is ugly, disgusting, or morally reprehensible. It can refer to physical appearance, as in 'The dress she wore to the party was hideous,' or to actions, as in 'The crime committed was a hideous act of violence.' 'Hideous' can also be used in phrases like 'hideous laughter' or 'hideous strength,' which have specific meanings in fantasy or mythology.

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