evil
evil Lexical Profile
evil Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Profoundly immoral, wicked, and malevolent in character or conduct.
"The novel depicts a struggle between a noble hero and a deeply evil ruler."
Causing or tending to cause ruin, injury, or great misfortune; harmful or ominous.
"They sought shelter to escape the evil effects of the harsh winter storm."
Extremely unpleasant, offensive, or foul, especially in smell or appearance.
"An evil odor rose from the stagnant water in the old drainage ditch."
• noun
Profound immorality, wickedness, and depravity, especially when regarded as a supernatural or active force.
"Philosophers have debated the nature of good and evil for centuries."
Something that is harmful, undesirable, or causes suffering and misfortune.
"Poverty and illiteracy remain persistent social evils that require systemic reform."
• Rhymes for evil
Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English yfel, meaning 'bad, vicious, or wicked,' derived from Proto-Germanic *ubilaz (compare German übel), ultimately from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'up' or 'over' in the sense of exceeding proper bounds.