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infernal

/ɪnˈfɝː.nəl/
in · fer · nal
Adverb:infernally
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1

Relating to, characteristic of, or resembling hell or the underworld.

Example

"The poet described the hero's perilous journey through the dark and fiery infernal regions."

2

Extremely irritating, tiresome, or outrageous (used informally for emphasis).

Example

"We could barely hear each other speak over the infernal racket coming from the construction site outside."

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• Rhymes for infernal

• Nearby Words

inference
inferior
inferiority
infernal
inferno
infertile
infertility

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French infernal and Late Latin infernalis, meaning 'of the lower regions,' derived from Latin infernus ('lower, underground').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Infernal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/infernal
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