hellish
adjectiveHow many syllables in hellish?
There are 2 syllables in the word hellish.Divide hellish into syllables:
hell · ish
How to pronounce hellish:
Definition of hellish:
- hellish (adjective):
- terrible
- very unpleasant
- very unpleasant.
- of, resembling, or befitting hell
Synonyms for hellish:
abhorrent
abominable
accursed
appalling
atrocious
awful
bad
barbarous
beastly
bilious
bitter
cruel
detestable
disagreeable
disgusting
distasteful
dreadful
execrable
foul
ghastly
gnarly
god-awful
gross
harsh
hateful
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Antonyms for hellish:
a1
acceptable
accessible
accommodating
ace
admirable
affable
affectionate
agreeable
aiding
all heart
almsgiving
altruistic
amiable
amicable
angelic
angelical
approachable
assisting
attentive
attractive
auspicious
average
barrie
beaut
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