imp

noun

ˈimp How to pronounce imp (audio)
Definition of impnext
1
as in monkey
an appealingly mischievous person scooped up the little imp and took him to bed

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2
as in demon
an evil spirit a story about a crumbling mansion infested with a brood of imps

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Recent Examples of imp It’s believed that the 13th-century castle is haunted by a magical imp who frequently visits the Markomanka and Hlíza, or black, towers. — Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 22 Oct. 2025 Tim Burton's film explores the border between life and the afterlife with some of the best in the biz, from Geena Davis and Alec Baldwin’s wholesome (and dead) homeowners to Winona Ryder's angsty teen to her ridiculous mother (Catherine O'Hara) to the imp with a limp (Michael Keaton). — Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025 The mushroom’s healing properties also lead to hallucinations, often involving mysterious white imps, who should be adorable and instead come across as menacing little ghouls. — Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2025 Combining animation and live action, the film continues the adventures of the magical imp Pumuckl. — Ed Meza, Variety, 13 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for imp
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imp
  1. monkey
  2. demon
  3. devil
  4. ghost
  5. ghoul
  6. vampire
Noun
  • Conspiracy theories — of euthanasia, of sterilization, of American bad intentions involving CIA spies, of viruses bred in pig cells (for those who kept Halal) or monkey cells (to Hindus for whom the macaque is sacred) — were common.
    — Eli Cahan, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Officers were called to Rufe Snow Drive and Loop 820 for reports of an animal that witnesses at first believed might be a kangaroo or monkey, police said in a news release.
    — Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of monkey
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  • As Capers endured a whirlwind of intense scrutiny during that time, he was forced to confront painful memories and long-dormant demons.
    — Ethan Rocke, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The iconic flashing logo behind and above the band was larger, Simmons’ side of the stage was modeled after his demon persona and Frehley’s was themed around his associations with outer space.
    — Wes Orshoski, SPIN, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of demon
Noun
  • Throughout the movie, two mentors stand over each of his shoulders like an aproned angel and devil.
    — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026
  • There’s also a devil, all too ready to perch on his other shoulder, too.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of devil
Noun
  • The official residence was the site of two bloody coup attempts in the 1930s, and legend has it that the building is haunted by ghosts.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Is that wider access to justice or an unlicensed ghost practicing law?
    — Hamid Kohan, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of ghost
Noun
  • Gemma even winds up having to give a teeth cleaning to one of the silent, creepy ghouls pursuing her.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Practicality Viewers know Walton Goggins’ Cooper Howard as a ghoul because of radiation from a bomb dropped in 2077.
    — Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of ghoul
Noun
  • For those of us still mourning the end of The Vampire Lestat, thankfully, AMC is releasing a whole concert of the bratty vampire in performance at the Beacon Theatre.
    — Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Bedbugs are sometimes called the vampires of the insect world — hiding during the day and coming out at night to feast on human blood.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of vampire

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“Imp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imp. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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