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