CEFR C1

Fiend

noun

Meaning

An extremely wicked or cruel person, or someone who is excessively addicted to or obsessed with a particular activity or substance.

Examples

The villain in the movie was a heartless fiend who enjoyed causing misery to others.
She is a fitness fiend who spends every morning at the gym before heading to work.

Synonyms: villain, addict, monster, fanatic

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Fiend (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /fiːnd/

Definition

An extremely wicked or cruel person, or someone who is excessively addicted to or obsessed with a particular activity or substance.

Examples

The villain in the movie was a heartless fiend who enjoyed causing misery to others.
She is a fitness fiend who spends every morning at the gym before heading to work.
Local legends warned children to stay away from the woods, where a legendary fiend was said to lurk.

Synonyms of Fiend

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