maleficent — causing harm or destruction by supernatural or magical means; evil
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: causing harm or destruction by supernatural or magical means; evil
Pronunciation (IPA): /məˈlefɪsənt/
Example Sentences
- The maleficent fairy godmother turned out to be worse than having no fairy godmother at all.
- My maleficent alarm clock seems to have magical powers to ruin my morning every single day.
- The ancient tome contained descriptions of maleficent rituals used by dark wizards.
maleficent
ADJECTIVE[/məˈlefɪsənt/]
causing harm or destruction by supernatural or magical means; evil
The maleficent sorcerer poisons the kingdom's only well at midnight.
Maleficent shadows threaten the magnificent temple, until beneficent light prevails!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'maleficent-' meaning 'doing evil or harm,' composed of 'male' (badly) and 'facere' (to do). The word gained popular recognition through Disney's villain character Maleficent.
Breakdown
male- (badly/evil) + fic- (to do/make) + -ent (adjective suffix meaning 'doing' or 'causing')
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📝Examples
“The maleficent fairy godmother turned out to be worse than having no fairy godmother at all.”
“My maleficent alarm clock seems to have magical powers to ruin my morning every single day.”
“The ancient tome contained descriptions of maleficent rituals used by dark wizards.”
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