ugliest

Variant of ugly

ugly definition

ugly (ug′lē)

adjective uglier -·lier, ugliest -·li·est

  1. unpleasing to look at; aesthetically offensive or unattractive; unsightly
  2. bad, vile, repulsive, offensive, objectionable, etc. an ugly lie, habit, etc.
  3. threatening; ominous ugly storm clouds
  4. Informal ill-tempered; cross an ugly mood

Etymology: ME uglike < ON uggligr, fearful, dreadful < uggr, fear, prob. < IE base *a-, sharp > Gr akē, a point

noun pl. uglies -·lies

Informal an ugly person or thing

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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