hellish
Americanadjective
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of, like, or suitable to hell; infernal; vile; horrible.
It was a hellish war.
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miserable; abominable; execrable.
We had a hellish time getting through traffic.
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devilishly bad.
The child's behavior was hellish most of the day.
adjective
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of or resembling hell
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wicked; cruel
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informal very difficult or unpleasant
adverb
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Even before his debut album, “Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent,” was released that year, Capaldi was able to sell out an entire U.K. arena tour.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2023
The Scottish singer was originally due to headline Latitude two years ago, as part of a victory lap for his Brit Award-winning debut album, Divinely Uninspired To A Hellish Extent.
From BBC • Jul. 22, 2022
Hellish though this is for restaurateurs, it’s no better for their employees, whether current or former.
From New York Times • Dec. 14, 2020
That’s what happened when the 23-year-old Scottish crooner crafted songs for his passionate pop debut, “Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent,” which focuses a good amount on the end of his relationship.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 23, 2019
Hellish weather off the Horn, an' short-handed, an' the house full o' lashin' water—not a dry spot, fore an' aft.
From The Brassbounder A Tale of the Sea by Bone, David W.
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