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Fiendish Meaning in English

word

释义

Extremely cruel, wicked, or evil, like a demon; it can also describe something very difficult or tricky.

用法与细微差别

Somewhat formal or literary. Often used for cruel actions or people ('a fiendish plot'), but can also mean extremely difficult ('a fiendish puzzle'). Not a casual insult—strong, dramatic tone.

例句

This math puzzle is fiendish—I can't solve it!

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The villain had a fiendish plan to take over the city.

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She gave me a fiendish grin when she won the game.

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That's a fiendish schedule—how do you handle all those meetings?

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Don’t be fooled by her kind face—she can be fiendish when she wants to win.

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The cookies have a fiendish amount of chocolate in them.

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