Pronunciation: /ˈiːvəl/
noun morally reprehensible behavior
A1 The hero defeated the evil villain.
A2 The fairy tale warned children about the dangers of evil witches.
B1 The detective was determined to uncover the truth behind the evil plot.
B2 The evil sorcerer cast a spell on the kingdom, causing chaos and destruction.
C1 The philosopher pondered the nature of good and evil in the world.
C2 The novel explored the complex motivations behind the protagonist's descent into evil.
adjective morally wrong or bad
A1 The witch in the story was very evil.
A2 The evil queen cast a spell on the princess.
B1 The evil villain plotted to take over the kingdom.
B2 The evil deeds of the dictator caused suffering for many people.
C1 The evil mastermind orchestrated a complex plan to deceive the authorities.
C2 The evil genius used his intellect to manipulate others for his own gain.
adverb in a wicked or harmful manner
A1 The witch cackled evilly as she cast her spell.
A2 The villain laughed evilly as he plotted his next move.
B1 The evil queen ruled over the kingdom with an iron fist.
B2 The evil sorcerer's dark magic was feared by all.
C1 The evil dictator's reign of terror came to an end after a long and bloody war.
C2 The evil genius's plan for world domination was finally thwarted by a team of brave heroes.
formal The philosopher argued that evil is inherent in human nature.
informal I can't believe she did such an evil thing!
slang That guy is straight up evil, dude.
figurative The darkness in his heart was like a shadow of evil looming over him.
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