Ugly Definition & Meaning
ugly
- adjective
- displeasing to the senses; "an ugly face"; "ugly furniture"
- inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace; "a surly waiter"; "an ugly frame of mind"
- morally reprehensible; "would do something as despicable as murder"; "ugly crimes"; "the vile development of slavery appalled them"; "a slimy little liar"
- provoking horror; "an atrocious automobile accident"; "a frightful crime of decapitation"; "an alarming, even horrifying, picture"; "war is beyond all words horrible"- Winston Churchill; "an ugly wound"
"Ugly" in song lyrics
See how ugly is used in real songs:
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"Trust me, we can make the scene turn ugly"
7L and Esoteric f/ Inspectah Deck — Speaking Real Words -
"She beautiful but be acting like she ugly"
Aceyalone — Bounce -
"Funny farm rampage from writing rap for milk money built ugly"
Aesop Rock — Bracket Basher
Words that rhyme with ugly
Usage tips for "ugly"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "ugly" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for ugly to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does ugly mean?
- displeasing to the senses; "an ugly face"; "ugly furniture" inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace; "a surly waiter"; "an ugly frame of mind" morally reprehensible; "would do something as despicable as murder"; "ugly crimes"; "the vile development of slavery appalled them"; "a slimy little liar" provoking horror; "an atrocious automobile accident"; "a frightful crime of decapitation"; "an alarming, even horrifying, picture
- What part of speech is ugly?
- Ugly is an adjective.
- How many definitions does ugly have?
- Ugly has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).