fiend

noun
UK: /fiːnd/
US: /fiːnd/

  1. An evil spirit or demon.

    1. The villagers believed the old house was haunted by a fiend.
    2. In folklore, a powerful fiend could corrupt even the purest of hearts.

  2. A wicked or cruel person.

    1. He acted like a fiend, showing no mercy to his enemies.
    2. The dictator was seen as a ruthless fiend by the oppressed citizens.

  3. A person who is extremely enthusiastic about or devoted to something.

    1. My brother is a music fiend; he listens to it all day.
    2. She's a fitness fiend, always at the gym or out for a run.

Synonyms

demon devil monster fanatic enthusiast addict

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fiend" in English means: An evil spirit or demon., A wicked or cruel person., A person who is extremely enthusiastic about or devoted to something..

The phonetic transcription of "fiend" is /fiːnd/ in British English and /fiːnd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fiend": demon, devil, monster, fanatic, enthusiast, addict.

Example usage of "fiend": "The villagers believed the old house was haunted by a fiend.". More examples on the page.