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I recently wrote a short story containing the word 'eviler'. I put this word in there because, like 'worser', 'eviler' does not exist and is fun to say. (http://www.thecomputermechanics.com/forums/images/smilies/erlaugh.gif)

My mother read this story, and this is what she said: "Its really funny. However, just so you know, 'eviler' is not a word."
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I assured her that I, having graduated highschool and being old enough to buy beer, knew very well that 'eviler' is not a real word. (http://www.thecomputermechanics.com/forums/images/smilies/stirthepothal.gif)

Then I remembered that my omniscient MS Works spell-checker, which will NOT tolerate 'occulomotor', 'appendicular', 'nare' or 'vampiric' (all of which are real words), had no problem with 'eviler'. (http://www.thecomputermechanics.com/forums/images/smilies/freaked.gif)

In the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, 'eviler' is a valid word, and has every right to the English language as do 'evil' and 'more evil'. (http://www.thecomputermechanics.com/forums/images/smilies/naughty.gif)

Does anyone have an opinion on the subject?

'eviler' is an irregular inflected form of evil. An inflected form simply means to change the form of a word, signaling change in tense, voice, mood, person, gender, number or case. An irregular inflected form simply means that the word does not fit into the category of the normal rules for changing the form of a word.

Hi Willow,

These questions interest me, so I checked and here's what I found.

Evil can be an adjective, noun, or adverb.  No entries for the noun or adverb.  However, evil as an adjective is a different story.  Here's what my dictionay says:

Evil, adj. sometimes eviler or eviller; evilest or evillest.

Hello Willowbirch,

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My first thought was that "eviler" could not be a real word. I found it in the second dictionary I tried, "Dictionary.com". According to Dictionary.com, "eviler" is Old (Middle) English, and it was listed as "archaic".

So, I would say use "eviler" unless this is for a grade with some really strict professor.

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Willow,

Sorry, I forgot to tell you what dictionary I used.  It's Webster's Third New International Dictionary of the English Language Unabridged (it's the one that's about 6 inches thick and can't be lifted) hehe  They're the ones that are usually in the public libraries on a stand, but I'm fortunate enough to have one at home.

Grace and peace,
cris

Thank you! I told my mother that three people and their dictionaries agreed that 'eviler' is a real word, and she said, "You actually know people online who will talk to you like that?"
What a blessing this forum is, where people talk to you, even about silly things!  :D

Amen, it is a blessing to me also.

Hello Willowbirch,

Sister, just tell your mother that you are hanging out with intellectuals.  ;D

YIKES DW aka Bob that is scarey!!  :-\

I think that is a bad word!

If "ain't" can be a word, then "eviler" can too.... Not that I'm stupider than most  ;D  (I'm the one that thought "Freedom of Speech" was the second amendment to the constitution .... oy vey!)

Blessings-

No it isn't that is just a bird, as this is a gator.  :D

 ;D   ;D   ;D  ROFL! - Dreamweaver, I see that you've been loose with that graphics program again. The alligator looks like he's posing for a toothpaste commercial.  ;D

I will. It may give her some hope for my future.

Hello Willowbirch,

Sister, just show her the group pictures above as proof that you are hanging out with intellectuals.   ;D  ;D  ;D

If that doesn't convince her, just holler and I'm sure that we can arrange for more pictures.


Love in Christ,
Tom

Psalms 73:26 NASB  My flesh and my heart may fail, But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

Here is my picture..........

  LOL!  ;D

I like that gecko, DreamWeaver!

Your welcome sister. ;D

Out of the Dictionary ;D

adj. e·vil·er, e·vil·est

   1. Morally bad or wrong; wicked: an evil tyrant.
   2. Causing ruin, injury, or pain; harmful: the evil effects of a poor diet.
   3. Characterized by or indicating future misfortune; ominous: evil omens.
   4. Bad or blameworthy by report; infamous: an evil reputation.
   5. Characterized by anger or spite; malicious: an evil temper.


noun

   1. The quality of being morally bad or wrong; wickedness.
   2. That which causes harm, misfortune, or destruction: a leader's power to do both good and evil.
   3. An evil force, power, or personification.
   4. Something that is a cause or source of suffering, injury, or destruction: the social evils of poverty and injustice.


adv. Archaic

    In an evil manner.

Aye!  I say AYE!! Doth not this word rhyme true?  Hast not this word waxed evident in the conversation of many a man?  Archaic!  Nay, praythee wherefore doest thou think this word archaic?  One man says thusly, and it is so?  Another says thus, and it is so?  For truth!  The word fits right! As William Clinton is evil, thus Hillary Clinton is eviler!   ;D

"Evil is as evil does." 

I though she was evilest  ;)

She's a Jezebel

Well thats nicer then I would call her.......... So okay, she is a Jezebel.

yeah, Jezebel was eviler than evilest, she is evilerest

Name calling?

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 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Is evilerest a word?

yup when it refers to Jezebel  ;D

How about a deviant, as well? ;D

how about diabolical, deviant, evilerest witch. :D

I forgot wicked too!

or is it wickider ???

Then you may as well call her a "broom rider." ;D

and a control freak.

I like broom rider better.......... (http://bestsmileys.com/halloween3/1.gif)

Are we talkin' about Hillary or Jezebel?  I confuzzled!  ???

Yes.


That's ok, so am I most of the time.    :D :D

Thanks!  All clear now.  I think... :o :D :D

Brother we know, after all, you just turned 55 yesterday. ;D

Both brother................. :P

Hillary, Jezebel what's the difference

One is still living?

ROFL!  ;D

???  Are you all saying both are eviler? What has Hillary done that is eviler? Then ask eviler than what? Evil can not be eviler. How so?


In answer to the topic question, here is my thought.

I prefer "more evil" than "eviler". "Eviler has a wrong ring to my ears. Actually I do not think one can be more evil or eviler than evil in its self to even be eviler.

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ollie

Hello brother ollie, I know this discussion is way to deep. ;D

Both are Brother, Jezebel the human may be dead, but the spirit of Jezebel is as a live as all other evil spirits. The spirit of Jezebel can be considered witchcraft.

Rev 2:20 But I have a few things against you because you allow that woman Jezebel to teach, she saying herself to be a prophetess, and to cause My servants to go astray, and to commit fornication, and to eat idol-sacrifices.

(ABBOTT)
Sufferest that woman Jezebel--to teach; that is, the spirit of Jezebel (1 Kings 18:4) to prevail.

Yes.   ;D

  ;D The Coffeeman strikes again...