Hellish and Horrid

Hellish

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

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

Nearby Words: hell, hellishly

Horrid

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

Hellish and horrid are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hellish" instead an adjective "Horrid".

Nearby Words: horrible, horror, horribly, horridly
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