evil
/ˈiːvəl/evil
ADJECTIVEDefinition of evil
The opposite of good, if something is evil it is very far from good or is against good. This usually means behaving in a way that is not moral or not ethical.
Example: Hitler was a very evil person.
The quality of being evil; evilness.
Example: He was so full of evil I do not think he knew what good was.
Something that causes harm, or harm itself.
Example: We faced many evils on our journey.
The source or cause of evil as a spiritual or supernatural force. This is often called true evil.
Example: I have seen things that lead me to believe that real evil exists.
evil
EXAMPLESExamples of evil
Hitler was a very evil person.
Example sentenceThe man has an evil look on his face.
Example sentenceHe was so full of evil I do not think he knew what good was.
Example sentenceWe faced many evils on our journey.
Example sentenceI have seen things that lead me to believe that real evil exists.
Example sentenceevil
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