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hideous Antonyms

Opposite of hideous

Because the opposite of hideous shifts with each meaning, the 14 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Extremely ugly, repulsive, or offensive to the sight or other senses.

Usage Example

"They decided to paint over the beautiful green wallpaper in the hallway."

Strongest
beautiful
gorgeous
stunning
attractive
lovely
Strong
handsome
exquisite
pretty

• adjective (Context 2)

Extremely unpleasant, morally shocking, or dreadful.

Usage Example

"The investigation uncovered a series of wonderful crimes committed against the community."

Strongest
wonderful
delightful
admirable
Strong
pleasant
marvelous
noble

Similar words to hideous

Words similar to hideous shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

horrific
grotesque
heinous
repulsive
atrocious
appalling
ugly
dreadful
See all synonyms of hideous

• Nearby Words

hidable
hiddenness
hide
hideous
hideously
hideousness
hider

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Hideous. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/hideous
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