Hideously: meaning, definitions and examples

๐Ÿ˜ฑ
Add to dictionary

hideously

 

[ หˆhษชdiษ™sli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

descriptive manner

The word 'hideously' is used to describe something that is extremely unpleasant or offensive to the senses, typically relating to appearance or behavior. It emphasizes a level of ugliness or repulsiveness that is beyond ordinary. In a figurative sense, it can also imply moral reprehensibility or atrociousness in actions. This adverb serves to intensify the negative characterization of whatever is being described, making it clear that it incites strong disapproval or disgust.

Synonyms

abominably, awfully, dreadfully, terribly

Examples of usage

  • The statue was hideously distorted.
  • He laughed hideously at the joke.
  • The hideously painted walls disturbed me.
  • The crime scene was hideously chaotic.

Translations

Translations of the word "hideously" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น deformemente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเคฏเคพเคจเค•เคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช hรคsslich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menjijikkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั‚ะฒะพั€ะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ohydnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้†œๆ‚ชใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hideusement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ horriblemente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงirkin bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ถ”ํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดุงุนุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hnusnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odpudivo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธ‘้™‹ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ grozno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณรพolandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะผะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒแƒขแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงirkin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ horriblemente

Word origin

The word 'hideously' is derived from the adjective 'hideous', which has its roots in the Latin term 'horridus', meaning 'rough, bristly, or dreadful'. The transition from Latin to English occurred through Old French in the late 14th century. Initially, 'hideous' described something that inspired fear or terror, often associated with a monstrous appearance. Over time, its usage expanded to encompass anything extremely unattractive or morally reprehensible. The adverbial form 'hideously' emerged in the English language as a means to modify verbs and adjectives, providing a heightened sense of the extremity of the ugliness or repulsiveness being described. This evolution reflects shifts in the connotations of the word from simply evoking fear to a broader application in aesthetic and moral discussions.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,918, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.