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Synonyms of hideous

8 similar words

Another word for hideous is grotesque. Other synonyms of hideous are grisly.

Synonyms and similar words for hideous

adjectiveMore synonyms

frightful
ghastly
grim
grislyHorrifyingly repellent; gruesome, terrifying.
grotesqueDistorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal, especially in a hideous way.
horrid
dreadful
terrible

Meaning of hideous

adjective Extremely or shockingly ugly.
adjective Having a very unpleasant or frightening sound.
adjective Hateful; shocking.

Full definition of hideous

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Questions about synonyms of hideous

What is another word for hideous?: Hideous has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as grotesque and grisly.
What does hideous mean?: Hideous means extremely or shockingly ugly.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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