HELLISH definition: of, like, or suitable to hell; infernal; vile; horrible. See examples of hellish used in a sentence.

Add to word list very bad or unpleasant: a hellish experience (Definition of hellish from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

hellish /ˈhɛlɪʃ/ IPA guide Definitions of hellish adjective extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell “ hellish torture”

Apr 3, 2025 · (hyperbolic) causing great pain, discomfort or distress synonyms Synonyms: awful, horrible, infernal, nightmarish, terrible I woke up from a hellish noise coming from the house …

Definition of hellish adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Factsheet What does the word hellish mean? There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the word hellish. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

You describe something as hellish to emphasize that it is extremely unpleasant. The last few weeks have been hellish. I'm sure you will remember from the hellish years of your boyhood. …