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infernally

in·fer·nal
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-fur-nl]
    • /ɪnˈfɜr nl/
    • /ɪnˈfɜːnəlɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-fur-nl]
    • /ɪnˈfɜr nl/

Definitions of infernally word

  • adjective infernally hellish; fiendish; diabolical: an infernal plot. 1
  • adjective infernally extremely troublesome, annoying, etc.; outrageous: an infernal nuisance. 1
  • adjective infernally of, inhabiting, or befitting hell. 1
  • adjective infernally Classical Mythology. of or relating to the underworld. 1
  • noun infernally In an infernal manner. 1

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Origin of infernally

First appearance:

before 1325
One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English < Late Latin infernālis, equivalent to Latin infern(us) situated below, of the underworld (see inferior) + -ālis -al1

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Parts of speech for Infernally

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

infernally popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

infernally usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for infernally

adv infernally

  • unbelievably — too dubious or improbable to be believed: an unbelievable excuse.
  • diabolically — having the qualities of a devil; devilish; fiendish; outrageously wicked: a diabolic plot.
  • fiendish — diabolically cruel and wicked.
  • horribly — causing or tending to cause horror; shockingly dreadful: a horrible sight.

adverb infernally

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