Villain

Pronunciation: /ˈvɪlən/

Definitions of villain

noun a character in a story or play who opposes the hero and engages in villainous behavior

Example Sentences

A1 The villain in the story was defeated by the hero.

A2 The villain tried to steal the princess's crown.

B1 The villain's evil plan was foiled by the detective.

B2 The villain's true identity was finally revealed in the last chapter.

C1 The villain's complex motivations added depth to the narrative.

C2 The villain's charismatic presence captivated the audience throughout the film.

Examples of villain in a Sentence

formal The villain in the play was portrayed as a cunning and manipulative character.

informal That guy is such a villain, always causing trouble for everyone.

slang Don't trust him, he's a total villain.

figurative In her mind, he was the villain who had broken her heart.

Grammatical Forms of villain

• past tense: villained
• plural: villains
• comparative: more villainous
• superlative: most villainous
• present tense: villains
• future tense: will villain
• perfect tense: have villained
• continuous tense: is villaining
• singular: villain
• positive degree: villainous
• infinitive: to villain
• gerund: villaining
• participle: villaining

Origin and Evolution of villain

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'villain' originated from the Old French word 'vilain' which meant a peasant or serf. It later evolved to refer to a person of low birth or social status.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'villain' shifted to describe a character in a story who is evil or morally depraved, often serving as the antagonist. The term is now commonly used to refer to a wicked or malicious person.