fiendly en · ADJ
Etymology
From Middle English fendly, feendly (“hostile, devilish”), from Old English fēondliċ (“hostile”), corresponding to fiend + -ly. Cognate with Dutch vijandelijk (“hostile”), German feindlich (“hostile”), Danish fjendtlig (“hostile”), Swedish fiendtlig, fientlig (“hostile”).
Meanings
- (obsolete) Hostile.
- (archaic) Like a fiend; devilish.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more fiendly | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most fiendly | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |