Evil

usgb/ˈiːvl/
adjective

Something or someone that is extremely bad, harmful, or immoral.

He was an evil dictator who caused a lot of suffering.
Visual representation of "evil" - Something or someone that is extremely bad, harmful, or immoral.

Often appears as...

  • evil deeds
  • evil intentions
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Extreme Wickedness

Use 'evil' to describe something far beyond regular badness, with a strong moral disapproval.

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The serial killer's acts were pure evil.
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Personification

'Evil' as an adjective often personifies objects giving them negative human qualities.

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The evil witch cast a spell on the village.
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atrociouscorruptdiaboliciniquitousmalevolentmalignantsinistervillainouswicked
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