hideously
Hideously (adverb) means In an extremely ugly or shocking way. Example: “The wound looked hideously infected.”
How to use hideously
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsed to intensify something negative, either literally ugly or figuratively extreme.
Word forms
more hideously comparative, most hideously superlative
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The wound looked _____ infected.
Etymology
From "hideous" plus the adverb-forming suffix "-ly."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for 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.