Devil-Ridden

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛvəl-ˈrɪdən/

Definitions of devil-ridden

adjective describing something as being full of or plagued by devils or evil spirits

Example Sentences

A1 The village was devil-ridden with rumors of ghosts and witches.

A2 The old house was said to be devil-ridden, with strange noises heard at night.

B1 The town was devil-ridden with crime and corruption.

B2 The company was devil-ridden with scandals and internal conflicts.

C1 The country was devil-ridden with political unrest and economic instability.

C2 The region was devil-ridden with war and suffering, causing mass displacement of civilians.

Examples of devil-ridden in a Sentence

formal The town was known for its devil-ridden reputation, with rumors of dark forces at play.

informal I heard that old house down the street is devil-ridden, nobody dares to go near it.

slang That party was devil-ridden, everyone was getting into trouble left and right.

figurative Her mind was devil-ridden with doubt and fear, making it hard for her to move forward.

Grammatical Forms of devil-ridden

• past tense: devil-ridden
• plural: devil-ridden
• comparative: more devil-ridden
• superlative: most devil-ridden
• present tense: devil-rid
• future tense: will be devil-ridden
• perfect tense: have been devil-ridden
• continuous tense: is devil-riding
• singular: devil-ridden
• positive degree: devil-ridden
• infinitive: to be devil-ridden
• gerund: devil-riding
• participle: devil-ridden

Origin and Evolution of devil-ridden

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The term 'devil-ridden' likely originated from Christian beliefs in the Middle Ages, where individuals believed they were plagued or possessed by demons or the devil.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'devil-ridden' has evolved to describe someone who is tormented or troubled by evil forces or negative influences, often used metaphorically to convey a sense of intense distress or turmoil.