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HIDEOUS

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Hideous.

How to pronounce hideous:

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Hideous - as an adjective satellite

Grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror

Example: "Subjected to outrageous cruelty"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
horridhorrificoutrageous

So extremely ugly as to be terrifying

Example: "A hideous scar"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
repulsive

Hideous - as an adjective

Extremely or shockingly ugly.

Example: "A piteous and hideous spectacle."

Having a very unpleasant or frightening sound

Hateful; shocking.

Morally offensive; shocking; detestable.

Example Sentences

"The painting was so hideous that I couldn't stand to look at it."
"She wore a hideous dress to the party and became the center of attention."
"The monster in the movie was truly hideous, with its gruesome appearance."
"The car accident left a hideous scar on his face."
"The smell coming from the garbage can was absolutely hideous."
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Word Game Points

Is HIDEOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hideous is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HIDEOUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is HIDEOUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hideous is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HIDEOUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is HIDEOUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hideous is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HIDEOUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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