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Definition of hideous

hideous

/ˈhɪd.i.əs/
hid · e · ous
Adverb:hideously
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• adjective

1

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

Example

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

2

Extremely unpleasant, morally shocking, or dreadful.

Example

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

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• Rhymes for hideous

• Nearby Words

hiddenness
hide
hideaway
hideous
hideously
hideousness
hideout

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Anglo-Norman hidous and Old French hisdos ('dreadful, terrifying'), derived from hisde ('dread, terror'), a word of uncertain origin possibly linked to Latin hispidus ('bristly, rough').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hideous. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hideous
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