hellish

/ˈhɛlɪʃ/
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Definitions of hellish
  1. adjective
    extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell
    “hellish torture”
    synonyms: demonic, diabolic, diabolical, fiendish, infernal, satanic, unholy
    evil
    morally bad or wrong
  2. adjective
    very unpleasant
    “hellish weather”
    synonyms: beastly, god-awful
    unpleasant
    disagreeable to the senses, to the mind, or feelings
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    antonyms:
    heavenly
    highly pleasing or delightful
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