infernally
gb/ɪnfɚnəli/ us/ɪnfɚnəli/
C1
Anglais
iszonyúan, ördögien, a pokolban
C1
INFORMAL
1
iszonyúan
B2
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
The test was infernally hard.
A teszt iszonyúan nehéz volt.
It is infernally cold today.
Ma iszonyúan hideg van.
Erreur fréquente :
Do not confuse infernally with internally (meaning “inside”).
Sens
extremely; very (intensifier)
Collocations
infernally difficult
|infernally hard
|infernally complicated
|infernally annoying
|infernally noisy
|infernally hot
|infernally cold
|infernally clever
|infernally busy
|infernally slow
Synonymes
extremely (more neutral and common.)
|
terribly (often carries a negative or complaining tone.)
|
awfully (informal; often sounds old-fashioned in some contexts.)
Antonymes
slightly (indicates only a small degree.)
|
moderately (indicates a limited, not extreme degree.)
Thèmes
language
|intensifiers
|evaluation
Définition
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
Schéma d’usage :
[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.
Exemples pédagogiques
The character laughed infernally in the movie.
A szereplő ördögien nevetett a filmben.
Sens
in a hellish, devilish way
Collocations
smile infernally
|laugh infernally
|infernally inspired
|infernally cunning
|infernally wicked
Synonymes
diabolically (more explicit about devilish cleverness or evil.)
|
hellishly (emphasizes a hell-like, tormenting quality.)
Antonymes
angelically (suggests innocence or goodness.)
Thèmes
religion
|fiction
|good_and_evil
Définition
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
Schéma d’usage :
[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.
Sens
in hell; in the underworld
Collocations
suffer infernally
|dwell infernally
Synonymes
in hell (a plain, modern rewording rather than a true synonym.)
Antonymes
heavenly (relating to heaven rather than hell.)
Thèmes
religion
|literature
Définition
in hell (very uncommon)
In hell or in the realm of the dead and damned.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
infernally
API
GB/ɪnfɚnəli/
US/ɪnfɚnəli/
Syllabes et accentuation
in - fernally (2 syllabes)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: infernally
- Plural: infernallies
Famille de mots
Expressions
infernally clever
1/ɪnfɚnəli klˈɛvɚ/
fixed phrase
informal
extremely clever (often admiring)
very clever
Exemples
- It’s an infernally clever design—simple, but it works every time.
- She came up with an infernally clever excuse on the spot.
Exemples pédagogiques
- That idea is infernally clever.
infernally difficult
1/ɪnfɚnəli dˈɪfɪkʌlt/
fixed phrase
informal
extremely hard to do
very, very difficult
Exemples
- Learning the keyboard shortcuts is infernally difficult at first.
- This section of the contract is infernally difficult to interpret.
Exemples pédagogiques
- This homework is infernally difficult.
infernally hot
1/ɪnfɚnəli hˈɑt/
fixed phrase
informal
extremely hot weather/temperature
very hot
Exemples
- It was infernally hot on the train with the windows stuck shut.
- August can be infernally hot in the city.
Exemples pédagogiques
- It is infernally hot today.