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hellishly

/ˈhel.ɪʃ.li/

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adverb

C2formalcommon/ˈhel.ɪʃ.li/

An adverb meaning 'in a manner resembling hell' or 'extremely, terribly.' It is used informally to intensify negative qualities or experiences, often for dramatic or emphatic effect.

  • 🇷🇺Наречие, означающее 'способом, напоминающим ад' или 'чрезвычайно, ужасно'. Используется неформально для усиления негативных качеств или переживаний, часто для драматического или выразительного эффекта.
  1. Extremely or terribly C1 informal

    Used to emphasize that something is very unpleasant, difficult, or intense.

    • The traffic was hellishly bad this morning.
    • The exam was hellishly difficult.
    • It's hellishly hot outside today.

    🇷🇺Адски

    Synonyms: awfullydiabolicallydreadfullyextremelyfrightfullyhorriblyinfernallyterribly

    Antonyms: benignlygentlymildlypleasantly

  • more hellishly comparative form
  • most hellishly superlative form