Conflagration

usgb/ˌkɑːnfləˈɡreɪʃn/
noun

A large destructive fire that causes a lot of damage.

The conflagration quickly spread throughout the entire building.
Visual representation of "conflagration" - A large destructive fire that causes a lot of damage

Often appears as...

  • deadly conflagration
  • massive conflagration
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Visual representation of "conflagration"
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Severity Scale

The term 'conflagration' implies a fire is unusually large and severe, more than 'fire' or 'blaze'.

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Only a conflagration could have reduced the whole forest to ashes overnight.
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Destructive Connotation

'Conflagration' denotes extensive destruction, highlighting the damage more than the fire itself.

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The warehouse's conflagration left the company in ruins.
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Metaphoric Use

Can be used metaphorically to describe something that spreads fast and impacts many, like a viral video.

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The meme sparked a conflagration of laughter across the internet.
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