Meaning of the word hellish in English

What does hellish mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hellish

US /ˈhel.ɪʃ/
UK /ˈhel.ɪʃ/

Adjective

1.

extremely unpleasant or bad

Example:
The traffic was absolutely hellish this morning.
We had a hellish time trying to fix the computer.
2.

resembling hell; characteristic of hell

Example:
The battlefield was a hellish scene of chaos and destruction.
The fire created a hellish glow in the night sky.