Meaning & Definition of word "Villain"
Villain
/ˈvɪlən/
noun:
- 1. A character in a story, movie, or play who opposes the hero; a person guilty of wrongdoing or wicked behavior.
- Example: In the movie, the villain plotted to take over the world.
- 2. A wicked or malevolent person.
- Example: The media often portrays him as a villain for his controversial actions.
- 3. A character or figure who engages in bad behavior, often causing harm to others.
- Example: The classic villains in fairy tales are often portrayed as greedy and evil.
Etymology
●From Middle English 'villain', from Old French 'vilain', from Latin 'villanus' (farmhand, rustic), from 'villa' (farm or country house).
Common Phrases and Expressions
villainous intent:
malicious purpose or goal.
play the villain:
to act in a mischievous or malevolent manner.
casting a villain:
selecting someone for a role of an antagonist.
Related Words
antihero:
A central character in a story who lacks conventional heroic attributes.
wicked:
Morally bad or evil.
malefactor:
A person who violates the law or commits a crime.
Slang Meanings of villain
Meaning: Bad guy
● Example Sentence: In this game, you're the villain, the bad guy everyone loves to hate.
Meaning: The baddie
● Example Sentence: He played the baddie perfectly in the blockbuster.