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hellish

[hel-ish] / ˈhɛl ɪʃ /


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A woman whose dead father was discovered at an undertaker's three months after his funeral says her hellish ordeal has "crucified" her.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

"Ferns responded to and delivered the fuel that fanned the flames, triggering repeated massive wildfires. A truly hellish world."

From Science Daily Jul. 22, 2026

There were fantastic moments, and there were hellish moments.

From Salon Jun. 1, 2026

Finding the beauty in that hellish croak — something that Josh Groban was able to do in the last Broadway revival — can prove exceptionally difficult.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 3, 2026

She cocked her blue cap back at a hellish angle.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein




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