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hideously

Definition:

(adverb) In a hideous or extremely unpleasant manner; in a way that causes great fear, shock, or disgust.

Sense 1:

Used to describe something that is extremely ugly or repulsive.

Example sentence: The witch in the fairytale was hideously disfigured, with a crooked nose and warts all over her face.

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Sense 2:

Used to describe an action or behavior that is extremely shocking or repugnant.

Example sentence: The criminal grinned hideously while confessing to his heinous crimes in the courtroom.

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Sense 3:

Used to describe an event or situation that is extremely disturbing or gruesome.

Example sentence: The accident scene was hideously chaotic and filled with blood, causing onlookers to feel queasy.

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