fire-and-brimstone \ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷(ˌ) ̷ ̷\adjective Etymology:fire and brimstone : of or relating to an ultimate day of violent reckoning and retribution : apocalyptic < a hive of revivalism, hymn singing, and fire-and-brimstone auguries from self-appointed minor prophets — Peter Ustinov >