Hellishly: meaning, definitions and examples
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hellishly
[ หhษlษชสli ]
extreme situation
Hellishly refers to something that is extremely unpleasant, difficult, or exhausting. It conveys an intensity of difficulty or negativity, often likening the experience to that of hell.
Synonyms
exceedingly, extremely, insufferably
Examples of usage
- The weather was hellishly hot during our vacation.
- She faced a hellishly challenging exam that left her exhausted.
- The traffic was hellishly slow this morning.
- It was a hellishly long night filled with anxiety.
Translations
Translations of the word "hellishly" in other languages:
๐ต๐น infernalmente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคฐเค เคเฅ เคคเคฐเคน
๐ฉ๐ช hรถllisch
๐ฎ๐ฉ neraka
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะตะบะตะปัะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ piekielnie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฐ็ใฎใใใซ
๐ซ๐ท diaboliquement
๐ช๐ธ infiernamente
๐น๐ท cehennem gibi
๐ฐ๐ท ์ง์ฅ์ฒ๋ผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌููู ููุง
๐จ๐ฟ pekelnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ pekelne
๐จ๐ณ ๅฐ็ฑ่ฌๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ pekeljsko
๐ฎ๐ธ hellilegt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะทะฐ ัะพะทะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แฏแแฏแแฎแแแฃแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ cษhษnnษm kimi
๐ฒ๐ฝ infernalmente
Word origin
The word 'hellishly' derives from the noun 'hell,' which originates from the Old English 'hell' (meaning 'a place of the dead'), influenced by the Proto-Germanic *haljล, and further traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root *kel-, meaning 'to hide' or 'to cover.' The suffix '-ishly' is used to form adverbs from adjectives. The term began to be used in that form in English in the early 19th century. The usage of 'hell' metaphorically to describe extreme negativity or difficulty has its roots in various cultural depictions of hell as a place of suffering and torment. Over time, 'hellishly' has evolved to become a vivid descriptor for situations that are overwhelmingly uncomfortable or arduous.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #40,843, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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