hellaciously

To outrageous degree

Hellaciously is an adverb formed from the slang adjective hellacious, meaning in an extreme, intense, or remarkable manner.

It amplifies whatever it modifies, usually suggesting something impressively powerful or severe: The wind was blowing hellaciously that night.

The word carries a casual, emphatic tone and appears mainly in informal American speech, often to convey that something is extraordinarily difficult, wild, or impressive.

extreme

outrageously

To an excessive degree

incredibly · unbelievably · tremendously · monumentally · colossally · astronomically · stupendously · phenomenally · extraordinarily · excessively

intense

fiercely

With intense aggression

vigorously · furiously · explosively · overwhelmingly · blazingly · scorchingly · blindingly · searingly · brutally · savagely

difficult

grueling

Extremely tiring and demanding

backbreaking · exhausting · torturous · agonizing · brutal · harsh · merciless · unforgiving · nightmarish · excruciating

Opposites
intensity/degree

hellaciouslymildly

In a gentle way

slightly · barely · faintly · gently · marginally

register/forcefulness

hellaciouslytamely

In submissive manner

meekly · timidly · feebly · half-heartedly · unenthusiastically

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