Synonyms for hellish

Synonyms for (adj) hellish

Synonyms: diabolic, diabolical, demonic, fiendish, unholy, satanic, infernal, hellish

Definition: extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell

Usage: something demonic in him--something that could be cruel; fires lit up a diabolic scene; diabolical sorcerers under the influence of devils; a fiendish despot; hellish torture; infernal instruments of war; satanic cruelty; unholy grimaces

Similar words: evil

Definition: morally bad or wrong

Usage: evil purposes; an evil influence; evil deeds


Synonyms: beastly, god-awful, hellish

Definition: very unpleasant

Usage: hellish weather; stop that god-awful racket

Similar words: unpleasant

Definition: disagreeable to the senses, to the mind, or feelings

Usage: an unpleasant personality; unpleasant repercussions; unpleasant odors


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