Hellish
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhɛlɪʃ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Hellish is an adjective meaning infernal, related or similar to hell.
Meaning
infernal, related or similar to hell.
More Meanings
- (hyperbolic) causing great pain, discomfort or distress.
Example Sentences
I woke up from a hellish noise coming from the house next door.
Fauſtus is gone, regard his helliſh fall, / Whoſe fiendful fortune may exhort the wiſe, / Onely to wonder at vnlawful things, […]
Synonyms for hellish
Depending on context, synonyms include helly, stygian, infernal, Plutonic, subtartarean, horrible.
Antonyms for hellish
Common opposites include heavenly.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include evil, diabolical, wicked, unholy, beastly, fiendish.
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