Synonyms for Fiendish & Similar Words
Definition of fiendish
- adjective
- extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell; "something demonic in him--something that could be cruel"; "fires lit up a diabolic scene"; "diabolical sorcerers under the influence of devils"; "a fiendish despot"; "hellish torture"; "infernal instruments of war"; "satanic cruelty"; "unholy grimaces"
9 synonyms found
Writing tips for "fiendish"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like demonic, diabolic, diabolical can replace "fiendish" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
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"Fiendish" in song lyrics
See how fiendish is used in real songs:
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"and I mean this; if I have to I will get fiendish"
Chubb Rock — The Big Man -
"Supply the mental high for the fiendish"
GZA f/ Inspectah Deck, Masta Killa — Breaker, Breaker (Remix) -
"Fiendish"
Juggaknots — Jivetalk