Fiend: meaning, definitions and examples
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fiend
[ fiหnd ]
evil
A fiend is an evil and wicked person, often associated with causing harm or mischief.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was known as a fiend who terrorized the town.
- The fiend plotted to steal the treasure from the castle.
enthusiast
A fiend can also refer to a person who is extremely enthusiastic or obsessed about something.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She is a coffee fiend, always looking for the best beans.
- He's a fitness fiend, never missing a day at the gym.
Translations
Translations of the word "fiend" in other languages:
๐ต๐น inimigo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเฅเคถเฅเคฎเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Feind
๐ฎ๐ฉ musuh
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะพัะพะณ
๐ต๐ฑ wrรณg
๐ฏ๐ต ๆต (ใฆใ)
๐ซ๐ท ennemi
๐ช๐ธ enemigo
๐น๐ท dรผลman
๐ฐ๐ท ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุฏู
๐จ๐ฟ nepลรญtel
๐ธ๐ฐ nepriateฤพ
๐จ๐ณ ๆไบบ (dรญrรฉn)
๐ธ๐ฎ sovraลพnik
๐ฎ๐ธ รณvinur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแขแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dรผลmษn
๐ฒ๐ฝ enemigo
Etymology
The word 'fiend' originated from the Old English 'fฤond', which means enemy or foe. Over time, it evolved to refer to a wicked or evil person. The term has been used in literature and folklore to depict malevolent characters. In modern usage, 'fiend' can also describe someone with an intense passion or enthusiasm for a particular activity or interest.
See also: fiendish.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #18,936, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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