Basic Details
Word: Hideous
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Extremely ugly or bad.
Synonyms: Ugly, dreadful, horrible, ghastly
Antonyms: Beautiful, attractive, lovely
Idioms and Phrases
- Hideous thought: An idea that is very unpleasant or shocking. Example: "The hideous thought of failing the exam scared him."
- As hideous as a toad: Used to describe someone or something that is visually unattractive. Example: "After the accident, his face looked as hideous as a toad."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The painting was so hideous that no one wanted to buy it at the art gallery.
Example 2: The monster in the movie was so hideous that it made me cover my eyes.
Example 3: The hideous noise from the construction site made it difficult to concentrate on studying.
Fun Fact
The word "hideous" comes from the Latin word "hideosus," meaning "causing horror." It has been used in English since the 15th century to describe things that are shockingly ugly.
Famous Quote
"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but hideousness is universal." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "hideous" mean?
a) Very lovely
b) Extremely ugly
c) Very tall
d) Quite funny
Answer: b) Extremely ugly
2. Which of these is a synonym of "hideous"?
a) Gorgeous
b) Dreadful
c) Cheerful
d) Friendly
Answer: b) Dreadful
3. Which of these is an antonym of "hideous"?
a) Ugly
b) Horrible
c) Beautiful
d) Ghastly
Answer: c) Beautiful
4. Which sentence uses "hideous" correctly?
a) The cake was hideous and tasted delicious.
b) That movie was hideous and made me laugh.
c) The hideous monster frightened the children.
d) The hideous cat chased after the mouse.
Answer: c) The hideous monster frightened the children.
5. What does the phrase "as hideous as a toad" mean?
a) Very beautiful
b) Quite hilarious
c) Visually unattractive
d) Extremely small
Answer: c) Visually unattractive
