Infernal Meaning in English

word

US

ˌɪnˈfɝnəɫ

in-FUR-nuhl

UK

ɪnfˈɜːnəl

in-FUR-nuhl

Definition

'Infernal' describes something relating to hell or very unpleasant, like extreme heat, noise, or wickedness.

Usage & Nuances

'Infernal' is formal, literary, or dramatic. Common for exaggerating discomfort (e.g., 'infernal noise') or describing evil. Rare in casual speech.

• Spanish: infernal - diabólico
• Portuguese (BR): infernal - diabólico
• Portuguese (PT): infernal - diabólico
• Chinese (Simplified): 地狱的 - 恶魔般的
• Chinese (Traditional): 地獄的 - 惡魔般的
• Hindi: नरकीय - शैतानी
• Arabic: جهنمي - شيطاني
• Bengali: নরকীয় - অতিপীড়াদায়ক
• Russian: адский
• Japanese: 地獄のような - 悪魔のような
• Vietnamese: địa ngục - kinh khủng
• Korean: 지옥 같은 - 악마 같은
• Turkish: cehennem gibi - şeytani
• Urdu: جہنمی - شیطانی
• Indonesian: neraka - sangat menyiksa

Example Sentences

The infernal heat made it hard to sleep.

basic

The infernal noise never stopped all night.

basic

They described the villain as infernal.

basic

Can someone please stop that infernal alarm?

natural

I’m tired of this infernal paperwork.

natural

That kid’s infernal laughter echoed through the house.

natural