Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hideous

adjective
/ˈhɪdiəs/
Definition
Something that is extremely ugly or frightening.
Examples
  • The hideous monster frightened the children.
  • She wore a hideous dress that nobody liked.
  • His hideous actions shocked the entire community.
Meaning
The term refers to something that causes horror or disgust due to its appearance or nature.
Synonyms
  • ugly
  • disgusting
  • ghastly
  • monstrous
  • deformed