What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
fiend
Example
He was a fiend for coffee and couldn't start his day without it. [fiend: noun]
Example
The serial killer was a fiend who enjoyed torturing his victims. [fiend: adjective]
Example
She was a fiend for fashion and spent all her money on clothes. [fiend: noun]
monster
Example
The monster under the bed scared the child. [monster: noun]
Example
The dictator was a monster who committed countless atrocities against his people. [monster: noun]
Example
This project is a monster and will take months to complete. [monster: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Monster is more commonly used than fiend in everyday language. Monster is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while fiend is less common and has a narrower range of contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between fiend and monster?
Both fiend and monster are informal words and are not typically used in formal contexts.
