Definition of: evil

(ē′vəl) adjective
1. Morally bad; contrary to divine or righteous law; wrong or wicked; sinful or depraved.
2. Possessing injurious nature or qualities; unwholesome; noxious.
3. Characterized by calamity, trouble, or sorrow.
4. Of ill repute. See synonyms under BAD¹, IMMORAL, PERNICIOUS.
—noun
1. Wicked conduct or disposition as showing depravity or as being destructive of good; sinfulness as injurious; moral depravity.
2. Something that harms or hurts; that which hinders prosperity, diminishes welfare, or prevents the enjoyment of a good; affliction.
3. King's evil. See synonyms under ABOMINATION, INJURY, SIN.
—adverb In an evil manner. [OE yfel]
—e′vil·ly adverb
—e′vil·ness noun