fiendish
adjective
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Pronunciation: /ˈfiːndɪʃ/
adj
Etymology: Etymology tree English fiend Proto-Indo-European *-iskos Proto-Germanic *-iskaz Proto-West Germanic *-isk Old English -isċ Middle English -ish English -ish English fiendish From fiend + -ish.
- Sinister; evil; like a fiend.
“The detective was puzzled by the fiendish plot to steal the diamonds.”
“She had a fiendish smile that hinted at a cunning plan.”
- Very difficult.
“The exam was filled with fiendish questions that made no sense.”
“a fiendish crossword puzzle”