noun
- plural of archfiend; chief devils or demons; extremely wicked or cruel people
Usage: literary; often used in fantasy or religious contexts
Examples
- The novel featured powerful archfiends plotting against humanity.
- In medieval literature, archfiends were often depicted as fallen angels.
- The game’s final boss was one of the most feared archfiends in the underworld.
- Religious texts describe archfiends as leaders of evil forces.
- The fantasy series portrayed archfiends as cunning and manipulative beings.
- Ancient myths spoke of archfiends who could corrupt human souls.