Word: Hell

Pronunciation

/hɛl/

Definitions

• Noun: (often capitalized) The place regarded in various religions as a place of suffering and punishment after death, often envisioned as a fiery underworld controlled by Satan. Example: “His sins would damn him to eternal hell.”
• Noun: A state or condition of great suffering, torment, or misery. Example: “She felt like she was living in her own personal hell.”
• Noun: Informal or slang term for a place or situation that is extremely unpleasant, difficult, or chaotic. Example: “The traffic jam was absolute hell.”
• Adjective: Used to emphasize extreme anger, annoyance, or disgust. Example: “What the hell are you doing?”
• Interjection: Used to express surprise, anger, pain, or other strong emotions. Example: “Hell, it’s freezing outside!”

Phrases

• “Go to hell” - an expression used to tell someone off or wish them ill will.
• “Raise hell” - to cause a disturbance or create chaos.
• “Not have a hope in hell” - to have no chance at all.
• “Hell on earth” - describes a situation or place that is extremely unpleasant or difficult.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Many ancient myths describe hell as a realm of punishment for the wicked souls.”
• Adjective: “I was absolutely hell-bent on finishing the project before the deadline.”
• Interjection: “Hell, I can’t believe I left my phone at home.”

Synonyms

• Inferno
• Purgatory (in certain religious contexts)
• Abyss (in literary or metaphorical use)
• Torment
• Misery
• Damnation
• Gehenna (in biblical references)
• Perdition (archaic or religious context)

Please note that some synonyms may not convey the full range of meanings associated with “hell,” particularly when considering its informal usages and emotional expressions.