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HIDEOUS

/ˈhɪd.iː.ʌs/

7 letters · 2 syllables · adjective

H 4/3
I 1/1
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S 1/1

Definition of HIDEOUS

adjective

Extremely or shockingly ugly.

"A piteous and hideous spectacle."

adjective

Having a very unpleasant or frightening sound

adjective

Hateful; shocking.

Synonyms of HIDEOUS

Words with similar meaning

Examples of HIDEOUS in a Sentence

  • "A piteous and hideous spectacle."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
11
points

Is HIDEOUS a Scrabble Word?

Yes, HIDEOUS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of HIDEOUS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.

Letter Values for HIDEOUS

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter hideous Total
Scrabble 4121111 11
WWF 3121121 11

Words You Can Make With the Letters in HIDEOUS

100 words from the letters in HIDEOUS

2-letter words

How to Use HIDEOUS in Word Games

HIDEOUS is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since HIDEOUS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HIDEOUS to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About HIDEOUS

What does HIDEOUS mean?
HIDEOUS is a adjective. Extremely or shockingly ugly.
Is HIDEOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HIDEOUS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is HIDEOUS worth in Scrabble?
HIDEOUS is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from HIDEOUS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in HIDEOUS. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of HIDEOUS?
Synonyms of HIDEOUS include: dreadful, frightful, ghastly, grim, grisly, grotesque. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.