FIENDISH


Meaning of FIENDISH in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ fi:ndɪʃ ]

1.

A fiendish plan, action, or device is very clever or imaginative. ( INFORMAL )

...a fiendish plot.

= devilish

ADJ : usu ADJ n

• fiend‧ish‧ly

This figure is reached by a fiendishly clever equation.

ADV : usu ADV adj

2.

A fiendish problem or task is very difficult and challenging. ( INFORMAL )

...the fiendish difficulty of the questions.

ADJ : ADJ n

• fiend‧ish‧ly

America’s trade laws are fiendishly complex.

ADV : ADV adj

3.

A fiendish person enjoys being cruel.

This was a fiendish act of wickedness.

ADJ : usu ADJ n

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