conflagration

noun
UK: /ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃən/
US: /ˌkɑːnfləˈɡreɪʃən/

  1. A large uncontrolled fire.

    1. The forest conflagration spread rapidly.
    2. The old city experienced a devastating conflagration that destroyed many historical buildings.

  2. A very intense and uncontrolled situation, often involving conflict or excitement.

    1. The protest became a conflagration of anger.
    2. The debate turned into a heated conflagration, with both sides making impassioned arguments.

Synonyms

blaze holocaust inferno outbreak fire

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "conflagration" in English means: A large uncontrolled fire., A very intense and uncontrolled situation, often involving conflict or excitement..

The phonetic transcription of "conflagration" is /ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌkɑːnfləˈɡreɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "conflagration": blaze, holocaust, inferno, outbreak, fire.

Example usage of "conflagration": "The forest conflagration spread rapidly.". More examples on the page.