1. evil
adjective. ['ˈiːvəl'] morally bad or wrong.
Synonyms
- atrocious
- worthless
- mephistophelean
- infernal
- satanic
- monstrous
- offensive
- slimy
- perversive
- sinister
- fiendish
- evil-minded
- immoral
- wicked
- unworthy
- wrong
- unholy
- diabolical
- flagitious
- pestiferous
- diabolic
- wretched
- corruptive
- despicable
- demonic
- grievous
- devilish
- mephistophelian
- bad
- vile
- black
- evilness
- unrighteous
- dark
- ugly
Antonyms
- right
- good
- righteous
- virtuous
- goodness
- inoffensive
Etymology
- yfel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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Example sentences of the word evil
1. Noun, singular or mass
This candle, blessed on Easter, represents Christ's triumph over evil.
Quotes containing the word evil
1. Little progress can be made by merely attempting to repress what is evil. Our great hope lies in developing what is good.
- Calvin Coolidge
2. I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant.
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
3. This is part of the involuntary bargain we make with the world just by being alive. We get to experiences the splendor of nature, the beauty of art, the balm of love and the sheer joy of existence, always with the knowledge that illness, injury, natural disaster, or pure evil can end it in an instant for ourselves or someone we love.
- Jeff Greenfield
2. evil-minded
adjective. having evil thoughts or intentions.
Antonyms
- moral
3. evil-looking
adjective. having an evil appearance.
Antonyms
- pleasing
4. evil
noun. ['ˈiːvəl'] morally objectionable behavior.
Synonyms
- iniquity
- deviltry
- sexual immorality
- violation
- immorality
- devilry
- wickedness
- irreverence
- transgression
- foul play
Antonyms
- little
- beautiful
- palatable
- lovable
Etymology
- yfel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. evil
noun. ['ˈiːvəl'] that which causes harm or destruction or misfortune; the good is oft interred with their bones"- Shakespeare.
Synonyms
- Four Horsemen
- bad
Antonyms
- good
- defensive
- unaggressive
Etymology
- yfel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. evil
noun. ['ˈiːvəl'] the quality of being morally wrong in principle or practice.
Synonyms
- wrongdoing
- villainousness
- immorality
- mischief
- ugliness
- perverseness
- reprehensibility
- malevolence
- error
- perversity
- villainy
- vice
- worst
- malice
- malignance
- malignancy
- vileness
- maleficence
- frailty
- nefariousness
- evilness
- wickedness
- balefulness
- malignity
Antonyms
- morality
- benignancy
- goodness
- beneficence
- benignity
Etymology
- yfel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. evil
adjective. ['ˈiːvəl'] having the nature of vice.
Synonyms
- vicious
Antonyms
- blessed
- supernal
Etymology
- yfel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. evil
adjective. ['ˈiːvəl'] having or exerting a malignant influence.
Synonyms
- maleficent
- malevolent
- malefic
Antonyms
- pleasant
- unalarming
- valuable
- worthy
Etymology
- yfel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))