Conflagration
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌkɒnfləˈɡɹeɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Conflagration is a noun meaning A large fire extending to many objects, or over a large space; a general burning.
Meaning
A large fire extending to many objects, or over a large space; a general burning.
More Meanings
- (figuratively) A large-scale conflict.
- (figuratively) A situation of great passion or emotion.
Example Sentences
It took sixty firefighters to put out the conflagration.
I thought it only an amourette when you told me. It was a fire — a conflagration; subdue it.
And back to hell his way did he take, / For the Devil thought by a slight mistake / It was general conflagration.
Word Forms
- conflagrations
Synonyms for conflagration
Depending on context, synonyms include firestorm, inferno.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include inferno, blaze, brand, wildfire, burning, fire.
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