Also means
ghastly, horrifying
Usage Note
Hideux has a silent final '-eux' pronounced like '-uh'. The feminine form is hideuse. It is stronger than laid (ugly) and implies both visual horror and moral revulsion. Un crime hideux illustrates the moral sense.
Examples
"Ce masque hideux terrifie les enfants."
Natural Translation
This hideous mask terrifies the children.
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