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Definition of hellish

hellish

/ˈhɛl.ɪʃ/
hel · lish
Adverb:hellishly
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• adjective

1

Extremely unpleasant, difficult, or unbearable.

Example

"After a hellish twelve-hour commute through the snowstorm, the travelers finally reached their hotel."

2

Relating to, originating in, or resembling hell; infernal or demonic.

Example

"The medieval painting depicted a hellish landscape filled with fire and tormented souls."

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• Rhymes for hellish

• Nearby Words

hellhole
hellhound
hellion
hellish
hellishly
hellishness
hello

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English hellish, formed from the Old English noun hell ('underworld, realm of the dead') combined with the suffix -ish.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hellish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hellish
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