adjective Causing fear or disgust; frightful and shocking.
adverb In a hideous manner; very ugly or disgusting.
The hideously oversized sweater was a popular trend this season.
The author described the monster as hideously grotesque, instilling fear in the readers.
The painting depicted a scene of war, with hideously mutilated bodies strewn across the battlefield.
The villain's hideously deformed face added to his menacing presence on screen.
The haunted house was filled with hideously realistic props that made visitors scream in terror.
The author described the villain in the novel as hideously evil.
The psychologist noted that the patient's nightmares were caused by hideously traumatic experiences.
The film director wanted the monster in the movie to look hideously frightening.
The fashion designer was inspired by the idea of creating a hideously beautiful collection.
The makeup artist transformed the actor into a hideously disfigured character for the film.