What is another word for hell?

Common synonyms for hell include infernalregion, blaze, hell, underworld, snakepit.

What is the opposite of hell?

Antonyms of hell include heaven, paradise, eden, bliss, nirvana.

Synonyms for

/ hel / Another word for hell — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

infernalregion blaze hell underworld snakepit netherregion perdition heaven hellonearth pit scheol hades netherworld thepits inferno sin hellhole

Formal

underworld abyss netherworld

Informal

the pits a nightmare hellhole dog days

Literary

inferno hades tartarus

heaven paradise eden bliss nirvana utopia

noun hell

adjective hellish

Usage note

Often used figuratively to describe a very unpleasant situation or place. Can be considered vulgar or offensive in some contexts.

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