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