What does FIEND mean?

Fiend Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

1. A person who is extremely addicted to or obsessed with something.
2. Evil spirit; demon.
3. A person who is excessively cruel or wicked.

Pronunciations

• US: /fiːnd/
• UK: /fiːnd/

Origin and Usage

The word "fiend" originated from the Old English word "feond" which means "enemy". It has been used in English since the 9th century. The word is commonly used to describe a person who is extremely addicted to or obsessed with something, such as a "coffee fiend" or a "fitness fiend". It can also be used to describe an evil spirit or demon, as well as a person who is excessively cruel or wicked.

Synonyms

• Maniac
• Zealot
• Devil
• Demon
• Monster

Related Words

• Devil
• Demon
• Evil
• Beast
• Ghost

Example Sentences

• She is a coffee fiend and drinks at least six cups a day.
• The villagers believed that the strange noises they heard at night were caused by a fiend who lived in the nearby forest.
• He was a fiend who enjoyed inflicting pain on others.