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hellish

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛlɪʃ/

The English word “hellish” has 2 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. infernal, related or similar to hell.
  2. causing great pain, discomfort or distress.

Etymology

From hell + -ish.

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