fiendish
7 synonyms and 2 antonyms for fiendish, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Extremely cruel or wicked, as if inspired by a demon.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use fiendish
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a fiendish plan
a fiendish puzzle
Etymology
From fiend plus -ish.
Full origin of fiendish →Frequently asked questions
What does “fiendish” mean?
The word “fiendish” means extremely cruel or wicked, as if inspired by a demon. In plain terms, devilishly evil, or (more casually) devilishly hard.
How do you pronounce “fiendish”?
“Fiendish” is pronounced FEEN-dihsh (/ˈfiːndɪʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “fiendish” in a sentence?
Here is “fiendish” used in a sentence: “The kidnappers hatched a fiendish plot to avoid detection.”
What part of speech is “fiendish”?
“Fiendish” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “fiendish” have?
“Fiendish” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: extremely cruel or wicked, as if inspired by a demon.
