Supervillain

Pronunciation: /ˌsuː.pər.ˈvɪl.ən/

Definitions of supervillain

noun a fictional character who is typically an antagonist in a story, possessing evil or superhuman abilities

Example Sentences

A1 The supervillain tried to take over the world.

A2 The superhero defeated the supervillain in an epic battle.

B1 The supervillain's evil plan was foiled by the team of detectives.

B2 The supervillain's lair was hidden deep underground, protected by traps and guards.

C1 The supervillain's backstory revealed a tragic past that led to their turn to evil.

C2 The supervillain's complex motivations made them a compelling antagonist in the story.

Examples of supervillain in a Sentence

formal The supervillain's elaborate plan to take over the city was foiled by the heroic team of superheroes.

informal That supervillain is always causing trouble for the good guys.

slang Watch out for that supervillain, he's bad news.

figurative In the corporate world, some see the ruthless CEO as a supervillain.

Grammatical Forms of supervillain

• past tense: supervillainized
• plural: supervillains
• comparative: more supervillainous
• superlative: most supervillainous
• present tense: supervillains
• future tense: will supervillain
• perfect tense: have supervillained
• continuous tense: are supervillaining
• singular: supervillain
• positive degree: supervillain
• infinitive: to supervillain
• gerund: supervillaining
• participle: supervillained

Origin and Evolution of supervillain

First Known Use: 1940 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'supervillain' is believed to have originated in comic books as a counterpart to the term 'superhero'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe antagonists with extraordinary abilities or powers in comic books, the term 'supervillain' has since expanded to refer to any villainous character, often with exaggerated or larger-than-life traits, in various forms of media such as movies, television, and literature.