fire-and-brimstone

American  

[fahyuhr-uhn-brim-stohn] / ˈfaɪər ənˈbrɪmˌstoʊn /

adjective

1. threatening punishment in the hereafter.

   a fire-and-brimstone sermon.

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fire-and-brimstone British  

adjective

1. (of a sermon, preacher, etc) zealous, esp in threatening eternal damnation

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Etymology

Origin of fire-and-brimstone

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

The surroundings couldn’t be more different from their usual fire-and-brimstone aesthetics.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2023

In a fire-and-brimstone kicking off of Friday’s parade of VIPs, U.N.

From Washington Times • Dec. 1, 2023

So, no fire-and-brimstone speech like the ones the old Notre Dame football coach remains famous for are coming.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 7, 2023

When we picture the fire-and-brimstone types that often lead unions into battle against corporate giants, they rarely have much in the way of Hollywood glamour.

From BBC • Jul. 14, 2023

The Methodism preached by Reverend Matyolo was of the fire-and-brimstone variety, seasoned with a bit of African animism.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela