fiendlike
Definition
Adjective: - Resembling a fiend: "fiendlike" describes something that is characteristic of or similar to a fiend, which is an evil spirit, demon, or a very wicked person. It implies extreme cruelty, malice, or inhumanity.
Usage Examples
- (The grin was reminiscent of a demon's evil expression.)
- (Her actions were extremely cruel and malicious, like a fiend.)
- (The storm's destructive power was comparable to a fiend's malevolence.)
Advanced Usage
"fiendlike nature": the inherent quality of being fiendish or demonic.
- The dictator's fiendlike nature was revealed through his brutal policies. (His character was fundamentally evil and inhuman.)
"fiendlike laughter": laughter that sounds cruel, sinister, or maniacal.
- The mad scientist's fiendlike laughter echoed through the laboratory. (The laughter was eerie and malicious, like that of a fiend.)
Variants and Related Words
Fiend (n): an evil spirit or demon; a very wicked or cruel person.
- The story featured a fiend that haunted the old castle. (An evil supernatural being.)
Fiendish (adj): extremely cruel or wicked; devilish.
- The puzzle was fiendishly difficult. (It was extremely challenging, as if designed by a fiend.)
Fiendishly (adv): in a fiendish manner; extremely or outrageously.
- He grinned fiendishly at his defeated opponent. (He smiled with cruel delight.)
Synonyms
- Demonic: of, resembling, or characteristic of a demon.
- Devilish: like or appropriate to a devil; very wicked.
- Satanic: relating to or characteristic of Satan; extremely evil.
- Infernal: of or relating to hell; diabolical.
Related Idioms
A fiend in human form: a person who behaves with extreme cruelty, as if they were a demon.
- The serial killer was described as a fiend in human form. (He was inhumanely wicked.)
Fiend of a temper: a very violent or uncontrollable temper.
- He has a fiend of a temper when provoked. (His anger is fierce and demonic.)