Afrit

Pronunciation: /ˈæfrɪt/

Definitions of afrit

noun a powerful evil spirit or demon in Arabian and Muslim mythology

Example Sentences

A1 An afrit is a type of evil spirit in Arabian folklore.

A2 Legend has it that an afrit can grant wishes to those who summon it.

B1 The protagonist in the story encountered an afrit in the desert.

B2 The brave warrior managed to defeat the powerful afrit with his magical sword.

C1 Scholars have debated the origins and nature of the afrit in Middle Eastern mythology.

C2 The complex relationship between humans and afrits is a common theme in Arabic literature.

Examples of afrit in a Sentence

formal According to Arabian folklore, an afrit is a powerful and malevolent spirit.

informal I heard a spooky story about an afrit haunting a village in the desert.

slang That movie was so scary, it felt like an afrit was going to jump out of the screen!

figurative The challenges we face at work sometimes feel like battling an afrit.

Grammatical Forms of afrit

• past tense: afritted
• plural: afrits
• comparative: more afrit
• superlative: most afrit
• present tense: afrits
• future tense: will afrit
• perfect tense: have afritted
• continuous tense: am afritting
• singular: afrit
• positive degree: afrit
• infinitive: to afrit
• gerund: afritting
• participle: afritted

Origin and Evolution of afrit

First Known Use: 1700 year

Language of Origin: Arabic

Story behind the word: The word 'afrit' originated from Arabic folklore, specifically from the concept of powerful malevolent spirits or demons.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'afrit' has been used in English literature to refer to a type of powerful jinn or demon, often associated with mischief or harm. The word has retained its supernatural connotations in modern usage.