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Evilest: meaning, definitions and examples

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evilest

 

[ ˈiːvɪləst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

superlative form

The word 'evilest' is used to describe the most wicked or morally wrong person or thing. It emphasizes an extreme degree of evilness, surpassing all others in malevolence.

Synonyms

most malevolent, most nefarious, most sinister, wickedest

Examples of usage

  • He is considered the evilest character in the novel.
  • In fairy tales, the evilest villains often seek power and control.
  • She played the role of the evilest queen in the production.
  • The evilest actions can lead to devastating consequences.

Translations

Translations of the word "evilest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais maligno

🇮🇳 सबसे बुरा

🇩🇪 der bösartigste

🇮🇩 paling jahat

🇺🇦 найзліший

🇵🇱 najzłośliwszy

🇯🇵 最も悪い

🇫🇷 le plus maléfique

🇪🇸 el más malvado

🇹🇷 en kötü

🇰🇷 가장 악랄한

🇸🇦 الأكثر شرًا

🇨🇿 nejzlejší

🇸🇰 najzlejší

🇨🇳 最邪恶的

🇸🇮 najzlobnejši

🇮🇸 mest illgjarn

🇰🇿 ең зұлым

🇬🇪 ყველაზე ბოროტი

🇦🇿 ən pis

🇲🇽 el más maligno

Etymology

The word 'evil' has its roots in Old English 'yfel', which meant 'bad' or 'ill'. This term is related to the Proto-Germanic '*ubilaz', and is connected to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as 'übel' in German and 'evil' in Dutch. The superlative form 'evilest' combines the base 'evil' with the comparative suffix '-est', signifying the extreme of the quality described. The use of 'evilest' emerged in Middle English and has been found in literary contexts since then, often to describe characters or actions deemed the most immoral or corrupt. The capacity for defining something as 'evil' implies a moral judgment, frequently appearing in religious, philosophical, and literary discussions throughout history.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,864, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.