Fiend: meaning, definitions and examples

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fiend

 

[ fiหnd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

evil

A fiend is an evil and wicked person, often associated with causing harm or mischief.

Synonyms

devil, malefactor, villain

Examples of usage

  • He was known as a fiend who terrorized the town.
  • The fiend plotted to steal the treasure from the castle.
Context #2 | Noun

enthusiast

A fiend can also refer to a person who is extremely enthusiastic or obsessed about something.

Synonyms

addict, enthusiast, fanatic

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inimigo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅเคถเฅเคฎเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Feind

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ musuh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะพั€ะพะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wrรณg

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ•ต (ใฆใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ennemi

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ enemigo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรผลŸman

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุฏูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nepล™รญtel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nepriateฤพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ•Œไบบ (dรญrรฉn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sovraลพnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณvinur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒขแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรผลŸmษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ enemigo

Etymology

The word 'fiend' originated from the Old English 'fฤ“ond', 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.