infernal — relating to or characteristic of hell or the underworld; extremely annoying or unpleasant
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or characteristic of hell or the underworld; extremely annoying or unpleasant
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈfɜːrnl/
Example Sentences
- My neighbor's infernal karaoke sessions keep me awake every night!
- The infernal traffic jam lasted for three hours.
- She couldn't stand his infernal habit of humming during meetings.
infernal
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnˈfɜːrnl/]
relating to or characteristic of hell or the underworld; extremely annoying or unpleasant
The infernal noise from the construction site kept everyone awake all night.
In infernal flames, vernal blooms stay eternal!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'infernus' meaning 'of the lower regions' or 'underground.' Ancient Romans used this term for the underworld realm of the dead, which later merged with Christian concepts of hell.
Breakdown
infer- (below, underneath) + -al (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My neighbor's infernal karaoke sessions keep me awake every night!”
“The infernal traffic jam lasted for three hours.”
“She couldn't stand his infernal habit of humming during meetings.”
“The infernal plot of the villain was finally revealed.”
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