hell of a

adjective
UK: /ˌhel əv ə/
US: /ˌhel əv ə/

  1. Used to emphasize something, usually in a positive way; a great or impressive amount or degree.

    1. That was a hell of a game we just watched together [ ] [ ]
    2. She has a hell of a nerve to ask me for money after what she did. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

remarkably extremely very exceptionally really
hell of a adverb

  1. Used to emphasize something, often expressing surprise or admiration.

    1. He drives a hell of a fast car, so catch him if you can. [ ] [ ]
    2. That's a hell of a problem you've got yourself into with that contract. [ ] [ ]
hell of a noun

  1. A significant or extreme example of something; often used to express difficulty or unpleasantness.

    1. Getting there was a hell of a trip, I'm exhausted now. [ ] [ ]
    2. Cleaning up after the party was a hell of a job, but we managed. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "hell of a" is /ˌhel əv ə/ in British English and /ˌhel əv ə/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hell of a": remarkably, extremely, very, exceptionally, really.

Example usage of "hell of a": "That was a hell of a game we just watched together". More examples on the page.