Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

infernal

adjective
/ɪnˈfɜrnəl/
Definition
relating to or characteristic of hell or the underworld.
Examples
  • The infernal noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate.
  • He felt an infernal rage building inside him during the argument.
  • Many myths describe the infernal regions where lost souls wander.
Meaning
Infernal describes something that is hellish or diabolical in nature. It can refer to something extremely unpleasant or tormenting.
Synonyms
  • hellish
  • damnable
  • diabolical
  • fiery
  • torturous