infernally
gb/ɪnfɚnəli/ us/ɪnfɚnəli/
C1
English
iszonyúan, ördögien, a pokolban
C1
INFORMAL
1
iszonyúan
B2
Usage pattern:
infernally + [adjective/adverb]
This puzzle is infernally difficult, even with the hints.
Ez a feladvány még a tippekkel együtt is iszonyúan nehéz.
It’s infernally hot in here—can we open a window?
Itt iszonyúan meleg van — kinyithatnánk egy ablakot?
The software is infernally slow after the update.
Learner examples
The test was infernally hard.
A teszt iszonyúan nehéz volt.
It is infernally cold today.
Ma iszonyúan hideg van.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse infernally with internally (meaning “inside”).
Meaning
extremely; very (intensifier)
Collocations
infernally difficult
|infernally hard
|infernally complicated
|infernally annoying
|infernally noisy
|infernally hot
|infernally cold
|infernally clever
|infernally busy
|infernally slow
Synonyms
extremely (more neutral and common.)
|
terribly (often carries a negative or complaining tone.)
|
awfully (informal; often sounds old-fashioned in some contexts.)
Antonyms
slightly (indicates only a small degree.)
|
moderately (indicates a limited, not extreme degree.)
Themes
language
|intensifiers
|evaluation
Definition
very, very; extremely
Used to emphasize an adjective or adverb, meaning extremely or very, often with a tone of annoyance, admiration, or humor.
C2
LITERARY
2
ördögien
C1
Usage pattern:
[someone] + [smiles/laughs/plans] infernally
He smiled infernally as the trap clicked into place.
Ördögien elmosolyodott, amikor a csapda a helyére kattant.
The villain’s voice rose infernally from the dark hallway.
A gonosztevő hangja ördögien felhangzott a sötét folyosóról.
An infernally clever plan unfolded behind the scenes.
Learner examples
The character laughed infernally in the movie.
A szereplő ördögien nevetett a filmben.
Meaning
in a hellish, devilish way
Collocations
smile infernally
|laugh infernally
|infernally inspired
|infernally cunning
|infernally wicked
Synonyms
diabolically (more explicit about devilish cleverness or evil.)
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hellishly (emphasizes a hell-like, tormenting quality.)
Antonyms
angelically (suggests innocence or goodness.)
Themes
religion
|fiction
|good_and_evil
Definition
in a way that seems evil or like hell
In a way that suggests hell, demons, or something wicked or menacing; diabolically.
C2
ARCHAIC
3
a pokolban
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] + [suffers/dwells] infernally
In the poem, the condemned are said to suffer infernally for eternity.
A versben azt mondják, hogy az elkárhozottak örökké a pokolban szenvednek.
The legend claims certain spirits dwell infernally beneath the mountain.
A legenda szerint bizonyos szellemek a hegy alatt, a pokolban lakoznak.
Meaning
in hell; in the underworld
Collocations
suffer infernally
|dwell infernally
Synonyms
in hell (a plain, modern rewording rather than a true synonym.)
Antonyms
heavenly (relating to heaven rather than hell.)
Themes
religion
|literature
Definition
in hell (very uncommon)
In hell or in the realm of the dead and damned.
Grammar
Dictionary form
infernally
IPA
GB/ɪnfɚnəli/
US/ɪnfɚnəli/
Syllables & stress
in - fernally (2 syllables)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: infernally
- Plural: infernallies
Word family
Expressions
infernally clever
1/ɪnfɚnəli klˈɛvɚ/
fixed phrase
informal
extremely clever (often admiring)
very clever
Examples
- It’s an infernally clever design—simple, but it works every time.
- She came up with an infernally clever excuse on the spot.
Learner examples
- That idea is infernally clever.
infernally difficult
1/ɪnfɚnəli dˈɪfɪkʌlt/
fixed phrase
informal
extremely hard to do
very, very difficult
Examples
- Learning the keyboard shortcuts is infernally difficult at first.
- This section of the contract is infernally difficult to interpret.
Learner examples
- This homework is infernally difficult.
infernally hot
1/ɪnfɚnəli hˈɑt/
fixed phrase
informal
extremely hot weather/temperature
very hot
Examples
- It was infernally hot on the train with the windows stuck shut.
- August can be infernally hot in the city.
Learner examples
- It is infernally hot today.