Inferno

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfɜr.noʊ/

Definitions of inferno

noun a place or state that resembles hell, especially in terms of being extremely hot or full of flames

Example Sentences

A1 The fire grew into a raging inferno.

A2 The inferno destroyed everything in its path.

B1 The firefighters battled the inferno for hours.

B2 The inferno engulfed the entire building in flames.

C1 The inferno raged on, consuming everything in its wake.

C2 The inferno was so intense that it could be seen from miles away.

Examples of inferno in a Sentence

formal The inferno caused by the explosion resulted in widespread damage to the building.

informal The inferno at the factory last night was crazy, dude.

slang The inferno at the concert was lit!

figurative Her anger was like an inferno, burning everything in its path.

Grammatical Forms of inferno

• past tense: inferred
• plural: infernos
• comparative: more inferno
• superlative: most inferno
• present tense: infernos
• future tense: will inferno
• perfect tense: have infernoed
• continuous tense: is infernoing
• singular: inferno
• positive degree: inferno
• infinitive: to inferno
• gerund: infernoing
• participle: infernoed

Origin and Evolution of inferno

First Known Use: 1834 year

Language of Origin: Italian/Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'inferno' originated from Italian, derived from the Latin word 'infernum' meaning 'hell'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a place of fiery destruction or intense heat, the word 'inferno' has evolved to be commonly used to describe a large and uncontrollable fire or a chaotic situation.