infernal
gb/ɪnfˈɚnəl/ us/ɪnfˈɚnəl/
B2
Angličtina
~ 26900
Významy
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adjective
informal
B2
property
1
extremely annoying or frustrating
Used to say that something makes you very angry or is very hard to put up with.
Vzorec užití:
infernal [noun]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse "infernal" with "internal" or "inferior" because they look similar. "Infernal" means very annoying or connected to hell, while "internal" means inside something and "inferior" means lower in quality or rank. Also, learners may not realize this sense is mainly for emphasis in informal speech, similar to "damned" or "awful".
Synonyma
damned (Stronger and more emotional; can sound harsher or more vulgar in some contexts.)
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wretched (Emphasizes how miserable or poor in quality something is, slightly more formal or literary.)
Antonyma
pleasant (Describes something enjoyable or nice, the opposite of annoying or hard to tolerate.)
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delightful (Stronger than "pleasant", stresses great enjoyment instead of frustration.)
Kolokace
infernal noise
|infernal racket
|infernal mess
|infernal machine
|this infernal thing
|infernal weather
Témata
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- I can’t concentrate with that infernal noise coming from next door.
- This infernal printer keeps jamming every time I need it.
- He finally fixed the infernal car that kept breaking down on the highway.
- Turn off that infernal alarm before it drives everyone crazy.
- I’ve had enough of this infernal weather ruining our plans.
Učební příklady
- This infernal noise is giving me a headache.
- I am tired of this infernal computer breaking every day.
- She called the traffic jam an infernal mess.
- That infernal phone rings all night.
- He shouted at the infernal machine when it stopped again.
adjective
literary
C1
property
2
of or relating to hell
Connected with hell, the place where some religions say bad people go after they die.
Vzorec užití:
infernal [noun]
Častá chyba:
Learners may overuse this sense in everyday speech where it sounds too strong or old‑fashioned. In modern conversation, people usually say "hell" or "from hell" (e.g. "a job from hell") rather than "infernal" in this religious or literal way.
Synonyma
hellish (Common in both literal and figurative use; slightly less formal and more frequent in modern speech.)
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diabolical (Focuses more on the devil or extreme evil rather than the place of hell itself.)
Antonyma
heavenly (Describes things belonging to heaven or very beautiful and good, opposite of belonging to hell.)
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divine (Relates to God or a god, often with positive, holy associations, the opposite of infernal evil or hell.)
Kolokace
infernal regions
|infernal flames
|infernal torments
|infernal kingdom
|infernal powers
|infernal demons
Témata
religion
|mythology
Příklady
- In the poem, the hero journeys through the infernal regions before reaching redemption.
- Medieval paintings often show sinners writhing in infernal flames.
- The cult claimed to summon infernal powers to do their bidding.
- The priest warned them of the infernal torments awaiting unrepentant souls.
- Legends speak of infernal gates that open only on the darkest nights.
Učební příklady
- The story describes an infernal world full of fire and pain.
- In this religion, bad people go to an infernal place after death.
- The movie shows infernal demons coming from a dark door.
- Old writers sometimes talk about the infernal regions.
- They believed an infernal power controlled the curse.
adjective
informal
B2
property
3
extremely and unbearably hot
Very, very hot in an unpleasant way.
Vzorec užití:
infernal [heat/weather/temperature]
Častá chyba:
Learners may think "infernal" always means something religious. In this sense it simply means "very, very hot" and is often used with words like "heat" or "sun". However, it still sounds strong and emotional, not neutral like "hot" or "warm".
Synonyma
sweltering (Neutral description of very hot, humid weather; lacks the hellish or angry tone of "infernal".)
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scorching (Focuses on burning intensity of heat, less emotional than "infernal".)
Antonyma
chilly (Describes uncomfortably cool or cold conditions, opposite of very hot.)
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cool (Comfortably or pleasantly low temperature, contrasting with oppressive heat.)
Kolokace
infernal heat
|infernal sun
|infernal temperature
|infernal summer
|infernal kitchen
Témata
weather
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- We spent the day working in infernal heat with no air conditioning.
- The city’s infernal summer drove many residents to the coast.
- I can’t sleep in this infernal bedroom; it feels like an oven.
- They cooked over an infernal stove that heated the whole room.
- After an hour in the infernal sun, we all needed water.
Učební příklady
- We walked for hours in the infernal heat.
- This infernal sun makes me very tired.
- It is infernal in this room; please open a window.
- They worked all day in the infernal kitchen.
- The infernal weather made everyone angry.
adjective
literary
C1
property
4
extremely evil or demonic
Very evil or very cruel, like something from the devil.
Vzorec užití:
infernal [plan/device/powers]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use "infernal" when they just mean "bad" or "not nice". This sense is much stronger and is used for things that are extremely evil, cruel, or linked to dark or demonic forces, often in stories or very dramatic writing.
Synonyma
fiendish (Suggests cruel pleasure in causing pain or difficulty; often slightly informal or vivid.)
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demonic (Emphasizes a link with demons or evil spirits; can sound more religious or supernatural.)
Antonyma
benevolent (Describes someone who is kind and wishes to do good, opposite of extremely evil.)
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kindhearted (Focuses on gentle and caring feelings, opposite of cruel or wicked.)
Kolokace
infernal plot
|infernal scheme
|infernal device
|infernal machine
|infernal plan
Témata
violence
|crime
|religion
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The rebels uncovered an infernal plot to poison the city’s water supply.
- Detectives worked to disable the infernal device hidden beneath the stage.
- The dictator ruled with infernal cruelty, silencing all opposition.
- The story tells of an infernal pact between a sorcerer and dark spirits.
- They were horrified by the infernal methods used in the secret prison.
Učební příklady
- The hero stops an infernal plan to destroy the town.
- Police found an infernal device in the train station.
- The book describes an infernal ruler who enjoys pain and death.
- They feared an infernal power was behind the attack.
- The movie shows an infernal machine created by a mad scientist.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
infernal
IPA
GB/ɪnfˈɚnəl/
US/ɪnfˈɚnəl/
Slabiky a přízvuk
in - fernal (2 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (fernal)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: infernal
Příbuzná slova
Core family
inferno
noun
infernally
adverb C1
Negative and opposite forms
heavenly
adjective B1
Výrazy
infernal machine
1/ɪnfˈɚnəl məʃˈin/
fixed phrase
literary
explosive device for killing or terror
A hidden bomb or similar device made to kill people or destroy things, often used in attacks.
Příklady
- The police safely disarmed an infernal machine left in the crowded marketplace.
- Newspapers reported that an infernal machine had exploded outside the government building.
- Historians describe the assassination attempt using an infernal machine hidden in a carriage.
the infernal regions
1/ðə ɪnfˈɚnəl ɹˈid͡ʒənz/
fixed phrase
literary
hell as a place of punishment
A formal or old‑fashioned way to say "hell," the place where some religions say bad people go after they die.
Příklady
- In the legend, the gates to the infernal regions open once every hundred years.
- The preacher warned that sinners would be cast into the infernal regions.
- The painting shows souls falling into the infernal regions below the earth.