What does EVIL mean?

Pronunciation
/ˈivəl/
Letters
4
Scrabble score
7
Words With Friends score
9
How common
Common

Meaning

noun

  1. morally objectionable behavior
  2. that which causes harm or destruction or misfortune“the evil that men do lives after them; the good is oft interred with their bones”
  3. the quality of being morally wrong in principle or practice“attempts to explain the origin of evil in the world”

adjective

  1. morally bad or wrong“evil purposes”
  2. having the nature of vice
  3. having or exerting a malignant influence“malevolent stars”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

evils8eviler9evilest10

Anagrams of EVIL

Words inside EVIL

6 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

lei3lev6lie3 vie6el2 li2

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Questions

Is EVIL a valid word in word games?

EVIL is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is EVIL worth?

EVIL is worth 7 points with Scrabble letter values and 9 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from EVIL?

6 other words, including LIE, EL, LI and VIE.