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hideous

The correct spelling is hideous.

How to pronounce hideous

/ˈhɪd.iː.ʌs/
adjective

IPA: /ˈhɪd.iː.ʌs/

Say it like: Hid-eow-s

The correct spelling is hideous. Extremely or shockingly ugly. For example: "A piteous and hideous spectacle."

Usage Examples

A piteous and hideous spectacle.

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Extremely or shockingly ugly.
  2. 2.Having a very unpleasant or frightening sound
  3. 3.Hateful; shocking.
  4. 4.Morally offensive; shocking; detestable.

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