satan — the Devil in Christian belief; an evil or wicked person
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the Devil in Christian belief; an evil or wicked person
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈseɪtən/
Example Sentences
- My boss is like Satan when the coffee machine breaks down.
- The children's book portrayed Satan as a cartoonish villain with horns.
- She jokingly called her alarm clock Satan for waking her up so early.
satan
NOUN[/ˈseɪtən/]
the Devil in Christian belief; an evil or wicked person
Image coming soon
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Satan derives from Hebrew śāṭān, meaning 'adversary' or 'accuser,' which passed through Greek (satanas) and Latin (satan) before entering English. The term originally denoted one who opposes or accuses rather than a personified evil entity.
Breakdown
Hebrew śāṭān (adversary, accuser) → Greek satanas → Latin satan → English Satan, with the root śāṭān derived from the verb meaning 'to oppose' or 'to accuse.'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My boss is like Satan when the coffee machine breaks down.”
“The children's book portrayed Satan as a cartoonish villain with horns.”
“She jokingly called her alarm clock Satan for waking her up so early.”
“In Milton's Paradise Lost, Satan is a complex literary character.”
📚Related Words
Want to master 27,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.