Looking for the meaning of the word EVIL in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of EVIL with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Evil
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
Old English yfel, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch euvel and German Übel
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈiːvl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
profoundly immoral and wicked
Short Definition:very immoral and malevolent
Examples:- his evil deeds
- no man is so evil as to be beyond redemption
Word: Evil
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈiːvl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
profound immorality and wickedness, especially when regarded as a supernatural force
Short Definition:profound immorality and wickedness
Examples:- his struggle against the forces of evil
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