Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hellish
Adjective
ˈhɛlɪʃ
Definition
Of or like hell; extremely unpleasant or difficult.
Examples
- After the long hike, we found ourselves in a hellish state, exhausted and covered in mud.
- The hellish heat of the summer sun made it unbearable to be outside.
- His hellish nightmares kept him awake at night.
Meaning
The term describes a situation that is very bad, tormenting, or unbearable, often likened to the discomfort or suffering found in hell.
Synonyms
- Infernal
- Diabolical
- Terrible
- Nightmarish
- Atrocious
