ugly

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈʌgli/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈʌgli/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(ug′lē)

Inflections of 'ugly' (adj):
uglier
adj comparative
ugliest
adj superlative

ugly
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Sense: Adjective: not attractive
Synonyms:
unattractive, unsightly, hideous Collocations, repulsive, bad-looking, grotesque, unlovely, minging (UK, slang), a fright (informal), homely, uncomely
Antonyms:
handsome Collocations, beautiful Collocations, graceful Collocations, dainty, good-looking Collocations, attractive Collocations, comely, alluring, cute Collocations, easy on the eye
Sense: Adjective: unpleasant or awful
Synonyms:
unpleasant Collocations, nasty Collocations, disgusting Collocations, vile, frightful, horrid, shocking Collocations, revolting, nauseating, sickening, appalling Collocations, repellent, repugnant, disagreeable, odious, loathsome, awful Collocations, dreadful Collocations, horrible Collocations, obscene, sinister, obnoxious Collocations, egregious, offensive Collocations
Antonyms:
pleasant Collocations, agreeable Collocations, charming Collocations, nice Collocations, lovely Collocations, delightful Collocations, esthetic, appealing Collocations, appetizing, awesome Collocations, decorative, enjoyable Collocations


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