fiendish

adjective

fiend·ish ˈfēn-dish

Synonyms of fiendish next

: perversely diabolical

took a fiendish pleasure in hurting people

: extremely cruel or wicked

: excessively bad, unpleasant, or difficult

fiendish weather

fiendishly adverb

fiendishness noun

Examples of fiendish in a Sentence

He takes a fiendish delight in hurting people. a fiendish delight in playing cruel tricks

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However, Laszlo has since channeled his daddy issues into consensual spanking sessions with Nadja and is able to overcome his need to maintain appearances and foil Daddy’s fiendish plan to take over his body and experience physical release for the first time in centuries. —

Katie Rife, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024 However, when one of their father's patients (David Dastmalchian) transmits a fiendish entity into their home, the fractured family must come together to survive. —

Lia Beck, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024 Mason Alexander Park brings a David Bowie-ish quality to St. Jimmy, Johnny’s fiendish drug dealer. —

Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024 The favorite characters return, their fiendish traits on full display. —

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