hellish

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English

Etymology

From hell +‎ -ish.

Pronunciation

Adjective

hellish (comparative more hellish, superlative most hellish)

  1. infernal, related or similar to hell
  2. (hyperbolic) causing great pain, discomfort or distress
    Synonyms: awful, horrible, infernal, nightmarish, terrible
    I woke up from a hellish noise coming from the house next door.

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