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Definition
extremely ugly, offensive, and/or frightening
- It would be hideous to be always together; we should be the jest of the place.Chapter 18 (10% in)
- I wear nothing but purple now: I know I look hideous in it, but no matter—it is your dear brother's favourite colour.Chapter 27 (55% in)
There are no more uses of "hideous" in Northanger Abbey.
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