fiend
word
/ˈfind/
feend
/fˈiːnd/
feend
Definition
A fiend is an evil or cruel being, like a demon or monster. Informally, it can also mean a person who is extremely enthusiastic or obsessed with something.
Usage & Nuances
'Fiend' is formal when referring to an evil being, but in casual speech often means someone obsessed ("chocolate fiend"). Don't confuse with 'friend.' Stronger than 'fan,' often with negative or humorous tone.
Spanish: demonio - monstruo - fanático (coloquial)Portuguese (BR): demônio - monstro - viciado (coloquial)Portuguese (PT): demónio - monstro - viciado (coloquial)Chinese (Simplified): 恶魔 - 魔鬼 - 迷 (俚语)Chinese (Traditional): 惡魔 - 魔鬼 - 迷 (俚語)Hindi: राक्षस - भयंकर व्यक्ति - दीवाना (अनौपचारिक)Arabic: شيطان - وحش - مدمن (عامية)Bengali: দানব - শয়তান - আসক্ত ব্যক্তিRussian: дьявол - изверг - фанат (чего-либо)Japanese: 悪魔 - 熱中者Vietnamese: ác quỷ - người nghiện (cái gì đó)Korean: 악마 - ~광 (광적인 사람)Turkish: iblis - canavar - düşkün (bir şeye fazla düşkün kişi)Urdu: شیطان - جن - جنون میں مبتلا شخصIndonesian: iblis - setan - orang yang sangat tergila-gila
Example Sentences
The villain in the story was a terrible fiend.
basic
He acted like a fiend during the fight.
basic
My brother is a video game fiend; he stays up all night playing.
natural
Don't be such a sugar fiend—save some cake for others!
natural
That puzzle was designed by a real fiend—it was impossible to solve!
natural
She is a real chocolate fiend and eats it every day.
basic