Hellacious

usgb/həˈleɪʃəs/
adjective

Extremely difficult or challenging; notably intense or severe.

The storm was hellacious, causing the worst flooding in decades.
Visual representation of "hellacious" - Extremely difficult or challenging; notably intense or severe.

Usage tips

Neutral

hellacious storm, hellacious effort, hellacious experience

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Intensity

When using 'hellacious', emphasize the severity of the situation.

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The hellacious workload left everyone exhausted.
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Casual

Use it in informal conversations to describe tough situations.

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It was a hellacious game last night!
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Literary

Employ the word in descriptive writing to add flair and drama.

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The hellacious battle left scars on the land.
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