hideously
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for hideously, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adverb — In an extremely ugly or shocking way.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From "hideous" plus the adverb-forming suffix "-ly."
Full origin of hideously →Frequently asked questions
What does “hideously” mean?
The word “hideously” means in an extremely ugly or shocking way. In plain terms, used to intensify something negative, either literally ugly or figuratively extreme.
How do you pronounce “hideously”?
“Hideously” is pronounced HIHD-ee-uhs-lee (/ˈhɪd.i.əs.li/ in IPA).
How do you use “hideously” in a sentence?
Here is “hideously” used in a sentence: “The wound looked hideously infected.”
What part of speech is “hideously”?
“Hideously” is an adverb.
How many meanings does “hideously” have?
“Hideously” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in an extremely ugly or shocking way.