What does infernal mean?
Infernal means Of or relating to hell, or the world of the dead; hellish..
Infernal
/ɪnˈfɜː(ɹ)nəl/ · adjective
Meaning
Of or relating to hell, or the world of the dead; hellish..
Definitions by Sense
- Of or relating to hell, or the world of the dead; hellish.
- (by extension) Of or relating to a fire or inferno.
- Stygian, gloomy.
- Diabolical or fiendish.
- (as an expletive) Very annoying; damned.
- An inhabitant of the infernal regions, a demon.
Example Sentences
He proffered a pact to Satan, calling upon the Fiend and working himself into a frenzy - but his infernal majesty failed to respond.
Th' infernal Serpent; he it was, whose guile Stird up with Envy and Revenge, deceiv'd The Mother of Mankind
the instruments or abettors in such infernal dealings
As I had to put up with the patronage and the lecturings, and the eyeglass of that infernal old woman, […]
When are you ever going to learn to mind your own infernal business?
Synonyms for infernal
Antonyms for infernal
Related Words
Word Forms
- more infernal
- most infernal
- infernall
- infernals
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for infernal?
Common synonyms include Acherontic, infernal, Hadean, hellish.
What is the opposite of infernal?
Possible antonyms include celestial, heavenlike, heavenly, supernal.
How do you use infernal in a sentence?
He proffered a pact to Satan, calling upon the Fiend and working himself into a frenzy - but his infernal majesty failed to respond.
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