Inferno Definition

inferno
noun
  1. any place of pain and turmoil; "the hell of battle"; "the inferno of the engine room"; "when you're alone Christmas is the pits"
  2. a very intense and uncontrolled fire
  3. (Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment; "Hurl'd headlong...To bottomless perdition, there to dwell"- John Milton; "a demon from the depths of the pit"; "Hell is paved with good intentions"-Dr. Johnson

"Inferno" in song lyrics

See how inferno is used in real songs:

  • "Dante's Inferno"
    Bishop Lamont f/ Vanessa Marquez — Personal Chauffeur
  • "I rhyme degrees equivalent to breathing an inferno"
    Bronze Nazareth f/ Kevlaar 7, Phillie — Detroit
  • "Internal, can't son block my inferno"
    Buddha Monk & Da Manchuz f/ Polladon — Boxing Champ

Usage tips for "inferno"

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