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Definition hideous in American English

hideous adjective

adjective
/ˈhɪdiəs/
1

very ugly or frightening in appearance

Example

The corpse had a hideous grin on its face.

Synonyms and related words
ugly grim unattractive frightening scary alarming
2

used for emphasizing that someone or something is not attractive

Example

I look hideous in that picture!

Synonyms and related words
ugly grim unattractive
3

very unpleasant

Example

a hideous accident

Synonyms and related words
horrible dreadful disgusting
Definition hideous in American English