ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Fiendish

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈfiːndɪʃ/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Fiendish is an adjective meaning Sinister; evil; like a fiend.

Meaning

Sinister; evil; like a fiend.

More Meanings

  1. Very difficult.

Example Sentences

a fiendish crossword puzzle
She had a fiendish smile that hinted at a cunning plan.
The exam was filled with fiendish questions that made no sense.
The detective was puzzled by the fiendish plot to steal the diamonds.

Synonyms for fiendish

Depending on context, synonyms include conniving, evil, wicked, infernal, diabolical, hellish.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include diabolic, demonic, satanic, infernal, wicked, diabolical.

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