C2adjectiveinformalemotionsarts
US/ɪnˈfɜːr.nəl/
UK/ɪnˈfɜː.nəl/
extremely annoying or unpleasant; also related to hell
In context
Can someone turn off that infernal alarm? It's been ringing for an hour.
The infernal heat of the dry season made it impossible to sleep.
In the poem, the hero travels through the infernal regions to find his wife.
Words that go with infernal
adjective + noun
- infernal machineThis infernal machine has eaten my ticket again.
- infernal regionsAncient myths describe the infernal regions under the earth.
- infernal noiseThe neighbours' drilling made an infernal noise all weekend.
- infernal racketWhat's that infernal racket coming from upstairs?
- infernal heatWorkers in the infernal heat of the kitchen took turns to rest.