Amiss and Evil

Amiss

Amiss adjective - Having a fault.

Evil and amiss are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Evil" instead an adjective "Amiss".

Evil

Evil adjective - Not conforming to a high moral standard; morally unacceptable.

Amiss and evil are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Amiss" instead an adjective "Evil".

Nearby Word: evilly

Both words in one sentence

  • Spider-Sense: Lily's patch of dragon scales on her elbow have a habit of tingling when something's amiss; usually something to do with evil magic, such as Aunt Cassy, an evil witch.
  • Film / The Mask Evil-Detecting Dog: Milo senses something is amiss with the Mask the moment he sees it.
  • Despite her limited appearances, Trixie's magician hat and cape became so eyecatching that it's hard to find any fanart of her without it, and when she showed up in "Magic Duel" with a dark cape and evil amulet combo, everyone knew that something was amiss.
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