fire and brimstone

noun

: the torments suffered by sinners in hell
fire-and-brimstone adjective

Examples of fire and brimstone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Despite the medieval fire and brimstone that follows, Flight of the Conchords star Clement ensures the peril stays at kid-friendly levels of pantomime villainy. Damon Wise, Deadline, 31 July 2024 Lead singer Brandon Coleman’s fire and brimstone vocals tie it all together, and hint at the undercurrent of faith that runs through the band. Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 18 Feb. 2024 Carroll was very good at that, merging positivity with fire and brimstone when it was required. Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2024 The British starlet unloads fire and brimstone in an emotional delivery that will be cited as one of her most commanding scenes. Clayton Davis, Variety, 27 Sep. 2023 See all Example Sentences for fire and brimstone 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fire and brimstone was in the 14th century

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“Fire and brimstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fire%20and%20brimstone. Accessed 8 Sep. 2024.

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