infernal

adjective
UK: /ɪnˈfɜːnl/
US: /ɪnˈfɜːrnl/

  1. Relating to hell or the underworld.

    1. The infernal flames flickered in the darkness.
    2. He described the bureaucracy as an infernal machine, grinding people down.

  2. Extremely bad or annoying.

    1. This infernal noise is driving me mad!
    2. I can't stand this infernal heat; it's making me feel ill.

Synonyms

hellish damned diabolical accursed detestable atrocious
infernal noun

  1. A person who is evil or diabolical.

    1. He behaved like an infernal during the negotiation.
    2. She described her rival as an infernal, always plotting against her.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "infernal" in English means: Relating to hell or the underworld., Extremely bad or annoying..

The phonetic transcription of "infernal" is /ɪnˈfɜːnl/ in British English and /ɪnˈfɜːrnl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "infernal": hellish, damned, diabolical, accursed, detestable, atrocious.

Example usage of "infernal": "The infernal flames flickered in the darkness.". More examples on the page.