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Brimstone: meaning, definitions and examples

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brimstone

 

[ หˆbrษชmstoสŠn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

literary term

Brimstone is an archaic term for sulfur, often used in literary and historical contexts. The word evokes images of fire and brimstone, commonly associated with hellfire or divine judgment in various religious texts. It can also refer to the burning of sulfur, which produces a distinctive smell. In contemporary language, it is rarely used outside of such literary or metaphorical contexts.

Synonyms

sulfur, sulphur.

Examples of usage

  • The preacher spoke of fire and brimstone.
  • Legends warn of brimstone rising from the earth.
  • He found brimstone near the volcanic springs.

Translations

Translations of the word "brimstone" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น azufre

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เค‚เคงเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schwefel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ belerang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั–ั€ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ siarka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็กซ้ป„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท soufre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ azufre

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรผkรผrt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ ํ™ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุจุฑูŠุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรญra

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sรญra

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็กซ็ฃบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพveplo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรบlfur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏะบั–ั€ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฃแƒšแƒคแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kรผkรผrd

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ azufre

Etymology

The word brimstone originates from the Old English 'brimstฤn', meaning 'burning stone' or 'sulfur'. This etymology reflects the substance's association with fire and its use in ancient rituals and alchemy. In various mythologies and religious texts, brimstone is frequently linked with punishment and the afterlife, reinforcing its fearsome reputation. The term has been in use since before the 12th century, with references found in biblical literature, particularly in the context of divine wrath and the destruction of cities like Sodom and Gomorrah. As language evolved, 'brimstone' became more symbolic, often representing the idea of hellfire or hell itself in literature and sermons. Today, while not commonly used in everyday language, it persists in certain literary and religious contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,202, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.