Pronunciation

/ˈiːvl/

Definitions

• Adjective: Having or showing a desire to do harm to others; morally bad or wrong. For example: “The evil sorcerer cast a dark spell on the village.”
• Noun: The quality of being morally wrong or wicked; wickedness. For example: “His actions were motivated by pure evil.”
• Noun (archaic): Misfortune; harm; something that causes suffering or hardship. Example: “Evil befell the kingdom when the curse was unleashed.”

Phrases

• “Do no evil”: A moral principle suggesting one should refrain from engaging in harmful acts.
• “The lesser of two evils”: Referring to choosing between two undesirable options, selecting the one considered less harmful.
• “Fight against evil”: Engage in a struggle or campaign against morally reprehensible acts or forces.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “His evil intentions were betrayed by his sinister smile.”
• Noun: “She couldn’t comprehend the sheer depth of evil that resided within him.”
• Noun (archaic): “They believed the drought was an evil sent by the gods.”

Synonyms

• Wicked
• Malicious
• Sinister
• Nefarious
• Villainous
• Unjust
• Immoral
• Wrongdoing
• Misfortune
• Harm