hideous
0 antonyms and opposites of hideous, grouped by meaning.
Adjective — Extremely or shockingly ugly.
How to use hideous
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French "hideus," ultimately from a word meaning "horror" or "fear" — the word originally carried a sense of something terrifying rather than merely unattractive.
Full origin of hideous →Frequently asked questions
What does “hideous” mean?
The word “hideous” means extremely or shockingly ugly. In plain terms, extremely ugly or shocking, used for appearance or for something morally awful.
How do you pronounce “hideous”?
“Hideous” is pronounced HIHD-ee-uhs (/ˈhɪd.i.əs/ in IPA).
How do you use “hideous” in a sentence?
Here is “hideous” used in a sentence: “The monster in the film had a hideous, twisted face.”
What is another word for “hideous”?
Words with a similar meaning to “hideous” include frightful, ghastly, grim, grisly, grotesque and horrid.
What part of speech is “hideous”?
“Hideous” is an adjective.
Where does the word “hideous” come from?
The word “hideous” comes from Old French. From Old French "hideus," ultimately from a word meaning "horror" or "fear" — the word originally carried a sense of something terrifying rather than merely unattractive.
Is “hideous” a common word?
“Hideous” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “hideous” have?
“Hideous” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: extremely or shockingly ugly.