Maleficent

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Pronunciation: /məˈlɛfɪsənt/

Definitions of maleficent

noun a malevolent or harmful person or being

Example Sentences

A1 The maleficent witch cast a spell on the princess.

A2 The maleficent sorcerer's curse could only be broken by true love's kiss.

B1 The maleficent villain plotted to take over the kingdom.

B2 The maleficent queen's reign of terror brought fear to the land.

C1 The maleficent entity was known for its dark and sinister powers.

C2 The maleficent presence in the forest was said to bring misfortune to all who encountered it.

adjective causing harm or destruction, especially by supernatural means; malevolent

Example Sentences

A1 The maleficent witch cast a spell on the princess.

A2 The maleficent queen plotted to overthrow the king.

B1 The maleficent sorcerer cursed the village with eternal darkness.

B2 The maleficent dragon terrorized the kingdom for years.

C1 The maleficent warlock's powers were feared throughout the land.

C2 The maleficent enchantress's dark magic knew no bounds.

Examples of maleficent in a Sentence

formal The maleficent sorceress cast a dark spell on the kingdom.

informal I heard Maleficent is the villain in that Disney movie.

slang Stay away from that guy, he's like a maleficent presence.

figurative The storm brewing in the distance looked maleficent, ready to unleash its fury.

Grammatical Forms of maleficent

past tense

maleficented

plural

maleficents

comparative

more maleficent

superlative

most maleficent

present tense

maleficents

future tense

will maleficent

perfect tense

have maleficented

continuous tense

is maleficenting

singular

maleficent

positive degree

maleficent

infinitive

to malefice

gerund

maleficing

participle

maleficed

Origin and Evolution of maleficent

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'maleficent' originated from Latin, derived from the word 'maleficus' meaning 'evil-doing'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 15th century to describe someone who is inclined to do evil or harm, the word 'maleficent' has evolved to be commonly associated with the character of Maleficent in Disney's Sleeping Beauty, portrayed as a dark and powerful fairy with malevolent intentions.