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Meaning of hideous
The primary meaning of the word "hideous" is extremely unpleasant or repulsive.
Etymology of hideous
The word "hideous" has its roots in Old French "hideous" or "hidos", which is derived from "hide", meaning "ugly" or "frightful", and the suffix "-ous", which forms an adjective indicating a quality or state
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe something that is repulsive or frightening in appearance
Synonyms
repulsive
disgusting
repugnant
distasteful
unpleasant
unattractive
ugly
gruesome
ghastly
horrific
appalling
atrocious
heinous
odious
vile
foul
loathsome
abhorrent
detestable
hideous
repellant
nauseating
sickening
offensive
objectionable
unsightly
uninviting
forbidding
dreadful
terrible
awful
fearful
frightful
shocking
horrifying
Definitions
- Causing a strong feeling of distaste or disgust, extremely unpleasant or repulsive
- Having a very unpleasant or repulsive appearance
Usage Examples
- The old, abandoned house had a hideous appearance, with broken windows and a crumbling facade
- The smell of rotting food was hideous, and it made her feel sick to her stomach
- The monster in the movie had a hideous face, with sharp teeth and glowing eyes