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单词 hellish
释义

hellish

adjective

hell·​ish ˈhe-lish How to pronounce hellish (audio)
: of, resembling, or befitting hell
broadly : terrible
hellishly adverb
hellishness noun

Example Sentences

We've been having hellish weather lately. The battlefield was a hellish scene of death and destruction.
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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1530, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

hellish

adjective

hell·​ish ˈhe-lish How to pronounce hellish (audio)
: extremely bad
hellish violence

hellish

adjective

as in horrible
of, resembling, or befitting hell We've been having hellish weather lately. The battlefield was a hellish scene of death and destruction.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • horrible
  • awful
  • dreadful
  • hideous
  • sickening
  • horrid
  • ghastly
  • shocking
  • nasty
  • abominable
  • ugly
  • bad
  • loathsome
  • horrendous
  • unholy
  • disgusting
  • vile
  • unpleasant
  • miserable
  • appalling
  • hateful
  • beastly
  • harsh
  • nauseating
  • revolting
  • odious
  • wicked
  • abhorrent
  • repulsive
  • noisome
  • gnarly
  • repugnant
  • seamy
  • god-awful
  • bilious
  • obscene
  • sick
  • obnoxious
  • villainous
  • foul
  • nauseous
  • scandalous
  • sour
  • invidious
  • disagreeable
  • gross
  • uncongenial
  • icky
  • offensive
  • repellent
  • unwelcome
  • bitter
  • revulsive
  • unlovely
  • yucky
  • distasteful
  • wretched
  • unsavory
  • unpleasing
  • rotten
  • aggravating
  • annoying
  • vexing
  • unpalatable
  • displeasing
  • irritating
  • yukky
  • repellant
  • crappy
  • crummy
  • galling
  • sucky
  • lousy
  • crumby
  • cruddy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • heavenly
  • delightful
  • delicious
  • sweet
  • dreamy
  • friendly
  • pleasant
  • charming
  • jolly
  • amiable
  • delectable
  • good
  • felicitous
  • congenial
  • nice
  • agreeable
  • satisfying
  • kindly
  • pleasurable
  • grateful
  • cheery
  • welcome
  • gratifying
  • palatable
  • pleasing
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