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    Hideux (en. Hideous)

    /idø/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Something that shocks with its ugliness.
    This place is really hideous.
    Cet endroit est vraiment hideux.
    Something that arouses strong disgust or aversion.
    This behavior is hideous.
    Ce comportement est hideux.
    Said of a thing or person that is found particularly unpleasant.
    The criticisms of his work were hideous.
    Les critiques sur son œuvre étaient hideuses.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'hiduus', meaning 'ugly' or 'repulsive'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a hideous sight
    a very unpleasant sight
    un spectacle hideux
    to feel hideous
    to feel very uncomfortable or ashamed
    se sentir hideux
    a hideous act
    a shocking or immoral act
    un acte hideux

    Related Words

    hideously
    In a hideous manner.
    hideusement
    hideousness
    The quality of being hideous.
    hideur
    disgusting
    Something that causes a feeling of disgust.
    dégoûtant

    Slang Meanings

    Extremely ugly.
    This outfit is really hideous!
    Cette tenue est vraiment hideuse!
    Of an abominable conduct.
    He made a hideous mistake.
    Il a fait une hideuse erreur.