Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
inferno
Noun
/ɪnˈfɜrnoʊ/
Definition
A large fire that is dangerously out of control.
Examples
- The forest fire turned into an inferno, consuming everything in its path.
- He felt as if his emotions were an inferno, raging uncontrollably inside him.
Meaning
A situation characterized by intense heat or fire; often used metaphorically to describe a chaotic or destructive situation.
Synonyms
- Blaze
- Conflagration
- Firestorm
- Flame