infernal

adjective

in-ˈfər-nᵊl How to pronounce infernal (audio)
Definition of infernalnext
as in cursed
deserving of one's condemnation or displeasure I detest that infernal machine

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Recent Examples of infernal La Fontaine’s fable runs to 44 lines; after the infernal prologue, the remaining 40 sketch the fortunes of Hell’s two daughters. — Jan Steyn, The Dial, 10 Mar. 2026 But in the case of the Rockies in recent years, that’s just been infernal noise. — Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2026 Those lessons are reinforced in songs (by Shawn Coleman), which sound like every infernal childhood jingle that ever got stuck in your head. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026 And then there are the infernal workers who make sure that Lucifer’s realm runs smoothly, among them farting devils, giants in chains, and a flying monster with the body of a serpent and the face of an honest man. — Eric Bulson, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for infernal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infernal
  1. cursed
  2. freaking
  3. terrible
  4. awful
  5. damnable
  6. blasted
  7. accursed
Adjective
  • But for Mayor Tom Loftis (Matthew Rhys), the local personalities pale in comparison to the evils lurking beneath the cursed island’s surface.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • But Alys recognizes the anguish of a man just beginning his cursed life.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of cursed
Adjective
  • And that's what Simon hasn't learned how to do yet, which is to just go and get a freaking life.
    — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 31 July 2026
  • But my concern about my present writing quality is getting in the way of just telling a freaking story.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
Definition of freaking
Adjective
  • That Crowley came from behind to win was a testament to Evers’ grit and determination to keep the nomination from Hong, whom Evers said was unlikely to win in November, and to how terrible of a campaigner Hong turned out to be in the home stretch.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Although the Constitution requires congressional involvement in war-making, Trump like Nixon disdained that mandate with terrible consequences.
    — Elizabeth Holtzman, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of terrible
Adjective
  • The battle sequences in this finale are awful, elaborate, and grotesque, especially Ormund using children as human shields and Daemon burning them alive.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
  • So, what does this mean for the markets, and us bystanders, in this awful situation?
    — Clem Chambers, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of awful
Adjective
  • Drawing the line isn’t easy, and the damnable thing is that standards change from generation to generation.
    — Daniel Foster, National Review, 23 Jan. 2025
Definition of damnable
Adjective
  • With more than a dozen varieties grown in and around SoCal, in 2026 alone, heads (of cabbage) will roll if Angelenos can’t get their fix of this vitamin-rich, potassium-laden, calcium-blasted antioxidant VIP in 2026.
    — Rebecca Leib, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Each earbud is made from polished aluminum and housed in a pearl-blasted charging case made from natural aluminum.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Definition of blasted
Adjective
  • And the Republican establishment, which loathes him, eggs them on, hoping to be rid of their mad, accursed priest.
    — John Kass, Twin Cities, 1 June 2017
Definition of accursed

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