Synonyms of inferno

inferno

noun

in-ˈfər-(ˌ)nō 

as in fire

a destructive burning

the intense heat of the raging inferno repeatedly drove back the firefighters

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fire
• conflagration
• wildfire
• holocaust
• blaze
• bonfire
• campfire
• forest fire
• arson
• brush fire
• backfire
• flare-up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of inferno

Other passengers included André Breton, Victor Serge, and Claude Lévi-Strauss—all fleeing the inferno. — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

Four cars and two storage containers were damaged by the inferno, the fire department said. — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026

The crew use three tiers of flame bars behind Howell to spark the inferno that will snake through prom, fueled by the growing intensity of Carrie’s powers. — Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026

Hiding underneath a desk in a classroom was an 8-foot python, which fire officials say started the inferno. — Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 18 Aug. 2026