fire-and-brimstone

fire-and-brim·stone

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fahyuh r and brim-stohn]
- /faɪər ænd ˈbrɪmˌstoʊn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fahyuh r and brim-stohn]
- /faɪər ænd ˈbrɪmˌstoʊn/

Definition of fire-and-brimstone word

adjective fire-and-brimstone threatening punishment in the hereafter: a fire-and-brimstone sermon. 1

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Origin of fire-and-brimstone

First appearance:

before 1795

One of the 43% newest English words

First recorded in 1795-1805

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Parts of speech for Fire-and-brimstone

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Fire-and-brimstone

fire-and-brimstone popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for fire-and-brimstone

adj fire-and-brimstone

grave — the grave accent.
mortal — subject to death; having a transitory life: all mortal creatures.
apocalyptic — Apocalyptic means relating to the total destruction of something, especially of the world.
apocalyptical — of or like an apocalypse; affording a revelation or prophecy.
baneful — destructive, poisonous, or fatal

All 18 Synonyms of fire-and-brimstone

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