evil
Translation
evil, wicked, malevolent
Examples
He had an evil grin on his face.
He had an evil grin on his face.
They are fighting the forces of evil.
They are fighting the forces of evil.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) ((noun)) an evil plan He had an evil plan.
((noun)) evil the forces of evil
Similar Words
Synonyms: wicked, malicious, sinful; Antonyms: good, virtuous, righteous
Etymology
From Old English 'yfel', related to German 'Übel' (evil, ill).
Memory Tips
Remember that 'evil' is 'live' spelled backwards. To live backwards is unnatural and therefore evil.