Hell

/hɛl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A place of suffering or torment in an afterlife, often associated with punishment for sins.

Many religions believe that evil souls are condemned to spend eternity in hell.

A state of extreme distress or misery.

She felt like she was going through hell after the sudden loss of her job.

A situation or place characterized by chaos or disorder.

The concert turned into hell when the crowd became unruly.

Used as an intensifier to emphasize something negative.

It was hellishly hot outside during the summer.

verb

To criticize or reprimand someone harshly.

He was helling at his team for not meeting the deadline.

From Old English 'hel', of uncertain origin.

go to hell

A dismissive phrase meaning to go away or is not wanted.

what the hell

An expression of surprise or disbelief.

hell-bent

Determined to achieve something at any cost.

hell on earth

A situation that is extremely difficult or unpleasant.

all hell broke loose

A situation in which chaos ensues.

heaven

A place regarded as the abode of God and the angels, considered a state of ultimate happiness.

satan

A figure often associated with evil, temptation, and the adversary in various religious traditions.

afterlife

Life after death, the existence one may have following the end of the physical body's life.

Hell yeah

You want to go to the party? Hell yeah, I’m in!

What the hell

What the hell are you talking about?

Like hell

He was running like hell to catch the bus.

Go to hell

If you don't like it, you can go to hell.

Hell no

Do you want to try that? Hell no!