Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Hideous

• (a.) Frightful, shocking, or offensive to the eyes; dreadful to behold; as, a hideous monster; hideous looks.
• (a.) Distressing or offensive to the ear; exciting terror or dismay; as, a hideous noise.
• (a.) Hateful; shocking.

Synonyms of Hideous

• Dread(A)
• Fearsome
• Extortionate
• Direful
• Terrible
• Horrific
• Dreaded
• Dire
• Unconscionable
• Fearful
• Frightening
• Horrendous
• Awful
• Usurious
• Exorbitant
• Dreadful
• Outrageous
• Repulsive
• Steep
• Horrid
• Detestable
• Repugnant
• Repulsive(A)
• Obscene
• Abhorrent
• Offensive

Antonyms of Hideous

• Beautiful
• Inoffensive

Homophones of Hideous