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infernal

in·fer·nal [ in fúrn'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. very annoying: extremely annoying or unpleasant

2. relating to underworld: relating to hell or the underworld

3. diabolical in nature: so extreme, wicked, or cruel as to be worthy of hell

[14th century. < Old French< late Latin infernus "lower, the underworld" < Latin inferus "below"]

in·fer·nal·ly adverb
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