hellish
8 synonyms and 1 antonym for hellish, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Resembling or relating to hell; infernal.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use hellish
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a hellish day
hellish heat
hellish traffic
Etymology
From "hell" plus the adjective-forming suffix "-ish."
Full origin of hellish →Frequently asked questions
What does “hellish” mean?
The word “hellish” means resembling or relating to hell; infernal. In plain terms, like hell — either literally infernal-looking, or, more commonly, just really awful.
How do you pronounce “hellish”?
“Hellish” is pronounced HEH-lihsh (/ˈhɛlɪʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “hellish” in a sentence?
Here is “hellish” used in a sentence: “The volcano's glowing lava gave the valley a hellish look.”
What part of speech is “hellish”?
“Hellish” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “hellish” have?
“Hellish” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: resembling or relating to hell; infernal.
