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Maleficent: meaning, definitions and examples

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maleficent

 

[ məˈlɛfɪsənt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

evil

Causing harm or destruction, especially by supernatural means. Malevolent or wicked in nature. Bringing about misfortune or evil.

Synonyms

evil, malevolent, sinister, wicked

Examples of usage

  • She cast a maleficent spell on the kingdom.
  • The maleficent witch cursed the princess.
  • The maleficent sorcerer plotted his revenge.
  • The maleficent creature lurked in the shadows.
  • The maleficent forces of darkness threatened the land.

Translations

Translations of the word "maleficent" in other languages:

🇵🇹 malévola

🇮🇳 दुष्ट

🇩🇪 bösartig

🇮🇩 jahat

🇺🇦 зловісний

🇵🇱 złośliwy

🇯🇵 邪悪な

🇫🇷 maléfique

🇪🇸 maléfica

🇹🇷 kötü niyetli

🇰🇷 악의적인

🇸🇦 خبيثة

🇨🇿 zlovolná

🇸🇰 zlovestná

🇨🇳 恶毒的

🇸🇮 zlobna

🇮🇸 illgjarn

🇰🇿 зұлым

🇬🇪 ბოროტი

🇦🇿 şər

🇲🇽 maléfica

Etymology

The word 'maleficent' originates from the Latin word 'maleficus', which means 'doing evil'. It has been used in English to describe something harmful or wicked since the 15th century. The term gained popularity in literature and folklore to depict characters with dark and malevolent intentions.

See also: male.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,868, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.