hellish

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

These real-life tradwives described hellish experiences, both for themselves and their children.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 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

Sections of charred scaffolding fell from the burning apartment blocks in hellish scenes late on Wednesday, as flames inside apartments sometimes belched out through windows into a night sky that glowed orange.

From Barron's • Nov. 27, 2025

Former BBC media editor Amol Rajan described the job as "hellish" when Davie first took over.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2025

The heat belowdecks is hellish with the smell of sweat and sick.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper