infernal — meaning in English

English meaning

• devilish adj Wicked or mischievous in a way that recalls the devil.
• hellish adj Resembling or relating to hell; infernal.
• infernal adj Relating to hell or the underworld; hellish.

Senses

infernal is used for these senses in English:

• devilish (informal) Extreme, excessive.
• hellish (hyperbolic) causing great pain, discomfort or distress
• infernal Of or relating to hell, or the world of the dead; hellish.

devilish — full definition

1. adj Wicked or mischievous in a way that recalls the devil.
2. adv Extremely; used to intensify an adjective (informal, somewhat dated).

hellish — full definition

1. adj Resembling or relating to hell; infernal.
2. adj Extremely unpleasant, painful, or difficult.

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