hideously Meaning & Definition
/ˈhɪd.i.əs.li/
What Does Hideously Mean?
Hideously is used as an adverb meaning In a hideous manner. It is also used to mean To an extreme degree.
Word Facts for Hideously
| Part of speech | adverb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈhɪd.i.əs.li// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | horridly and monstrously |
| Comparative / superlative | more hideously, most hideously |
Hideously Definition (Adverb)
- In a hideous manner.
- To an extreme degree.
Adverb
- (degree) To an extreme degree
Synonyms of Hideously
Hideously synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Hideously
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Hideously in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
hideously (comparative more hideously, superlative most hideously)
Origin of Hideously
From Middle English hidously; equivalent to hideous + -ly.
How to Pronounce Hideously
The standard pronunciation of hideously is //ˈhɪd.i.əs.li//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Hideously
What part of speech is hideously?
Hideously is an adverb.
What is another word for hideously?
You can replace hideously with words such as horridly and monstrously. See the full list of hideously synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of hideously?
The comparative form is more hideously and the superlative form is most hideously.