Evil
/ˈiːvəl/
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Profoundly immoral, wicked, or harmful; noun form: the quality of being profoundly immoral or harmful, or a force that causes such behavior.
The story tells of a battle between good and evil.
Etymology
Derived from Old English yfel, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch euvel and German Übel. Originally meaning 'exceeding what is right', it evolved by the 13th century to mean 'morally wrong, wicked'.
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What does Evil mean?
Evil means: Profoundly immoral, wicked, or harmful; noun form: the quality of being profoundly immoral or harmful, or a force that causes such behavior.
How do you pronounce Evil?
Evil: /ˈiːvəl/
How is Evil used in a sentence?
The story tells of a battle between good and evil.