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Definition hideous in British English

hideous adjective

adjective
/ˈhɪdiəs/
1

very ugly or frightening in appearance

Example

The corpse had a hideous grin on its face.

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2

used for emphasizing that someone or something is not attractive

Example

I look hideous in that picture!

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3

very unpleasant

Example

a hideous accident

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Definition hideous in British English