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infernal

in·fer·nal

infernal

 
 
pronunciation:
ihn fuhr nl
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: of or pertaining to hell or the world of the dead.
Fearing the infernal flames, she repented of her sin.
antonyms:
celestial, heavenly, supernal
definition 2: (informal) condemnable, as though to hell; damnable.
Stop that infernal racket!
definition 3: wicked or devilish.
Did these torturers suffer for their infernal crimes?
similar words:
evil, heinous
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derivation: infernally (n.)