Pronunciation: /haɪˈdiːəsli/
adjective Causing fear or disgust; frightful and shocking.
A1 The monster in the movie was hideously ugly.
A2 The room was decorated in a hideously bright color.
B1 The villain's plan was described as hideously evil.
B2 The painting was criticized for being hideously abstract.
C1 The corruption scandal was revealed to be hideously widespread.
C2 The dictator's regime was known for its hideously oppressive tactics.
adverb In a hideous manner; very ugly or disgusting.
A1 The monster in the movie was hideously scary.
A2 The old house was decorated in a hideously outdated style.
B1 The politician's speech was hideously offensive to many listeners.
B2 The artist's latest painting was described as hideously abstract by critics.
C1 The novel depicted the war scenes in a hideously realistic manner.
C2 The special effects in the movie were executed hideously well, creating a truly immersive experience.
formal The painting was criticized for its hideously bold colors and chaotic composition.
informal She showed up to the party wearing a hideously bright outfit that clashed with everything.
slang That new movie was hideously bad, I couldn't even sit through the first 10 minutes.
figurative The corruption within the company was like a hideously dark cloud hanging over everyone's heads.
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