Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
inferno
noun
/ɪnˈfɜːrnoʊ/
Definition
A large fire that is dangerously out of control.
Examples
- The forest was engulfed in an inferno that lasted for days.
- They evacuated the village to escape the inferno spreading through the valley.
- The firefighters bravely fought against the raging inferno.
Meaning
The term ‘inferno’ refers to a very intense and destructive fire, often one that spreads rapidly and affects a large area.
Synonyms
- blaze
- conflagration
- firestorm