hellfire
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Adj — Relating to fiery, apocalyptic warnings of divine punishment, especially in preaching.
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Etymology
From Old English hellefyr, literally "hell" + "fire."
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What does “hellfire” mean?
The word “hellfire” means relating to fiery, apocalyptic warnings of divine punishment, especially in preaching. In plain terms, the fire of hell — often used to describe fierce, fear-based religious preaching, or as an old-fashioned exclamation.
How do you pronounce “hellfire”?
“Hellfire” is pronounced HEHL-feye-uh (/ˈhɛlˌfaɪəɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “hellfire” in a sentence?
Here is “hellfire” used in a sentence: “The old preacher was known for his hellfire sermons.”
What part of speech is “hellfire”?
Depending on how it is used, “hellfire” can be an adjective and an intj.
Where does the word “hellfire” come from?
The word “hellfire” comes from Old English. From Old English hellefyr, literally "hell" + "fire.".
How many meanings does “hellfire” have?
“Hellfire” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to fiery, apocalyptic warnings of divine punishment, especially in preaching.