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    Hideuses (en. Hideous)

    /idøz/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That is particularly unpleasant to look at.
    These sculptures are truly hideous.
    Ces sculptures sont vraiment hideuses.
    That provokes disgust or rejection.
    The hideous comments on this video have been removed.
    Les commentaires hideux sur cette vidéo ont été supprimés.
    Said of a person whose appearance is deemed ugly.
    He described this character as being hideous.
    Il a décrit ce personnage comme étant hideux.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'hideus', derived from Latin 'hiduere' meaning 'to be ugly'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    as beautiful as a hideous thing
    used to describe something that is paradoxically ugly but seems to possess a certain beauty.
    beau comme un hideux
    to have a hideous heart
    refers to a person with a mean or repugnant character.
    avoir un cœur hideux
    to make hideous
    refers to the act of making something ugly or unpleasant.
    faire hideux

    Related Words

    hideous
    That is very ugly.
    hideux
    disgusting
    That inspires disgust.
    dégoûtant
    repulsive
    That provokes rejection or disdain.
    repuli

    Slang Meanings

    Someone who has a disastrous appearance.
    Look at him, he looks hideous today.
    Regarde-le, il a l'air hideux aujourd'hui.
    Used to describe a very bad style of clothing.
    These clothes are really hideous!
    Ces vêtements sont vraiment hideux!