Hellish and Hideous

Hellish

Hellish adjective - Extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell.

Hideous and hellish are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hideous" instead an adjective "Hellish".

Nearby Words: hell, hellishly

Hideous

Hideous adjective - Causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment.

Hellish and hideous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hellish" instead an adjective "Hideous".

Nearby Words: hide, hideously
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