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Sephiroth

Sephiroth

1 9.9
A famous villain in the video game Final Fantasy VII who fights the heroes
  • proper noun
  • /ˈsɛfɪrɒθ/
: Sephiroth
  • Fans often discuss Sephiroth's complex backstory and his impact on the game's narrative.

Examples

  • While pieces of literature, music, and even movies can have this effect, I have never felt moved in the same way experiencing any of these "arts" as I have learning about the sordid and heartbreaking past of Sephiroth in FF7.

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  • In Final Fantasy VII, Sephiroth is known as the most iconic villain of the game.

  • Many players were shocked when Sephiroth revealed his true intentions in the climactic battle.

Synonyms

final boss
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  • Jargon
2 6.0

The last and hardest enemy in a video game you must beat to finish the story

is the story's principal enemy rather than specifically the final gameplay opponent
archvillain
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1 8.0

The main enemy in a story who is very powerful and evil

is primarily the main enemy in a video game, not only broader fiction media
archfiend
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  • Literature
1 9.2

A very powerful evil enemy in stories or legends

is the main opposing character in a video game, not chiefly the evil archetype
ultimate boss
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  • Jargon
1 7.0

The final, most difficult enemy you must beat in a game

is the game's main enemy in the story, not defined only by final challenge
ultimate antagonist
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  • Literature
1 7.9

The main enemy at the end of a story who the heroes must defeat

is the game's primary villain specifically, not a general narrative opponent
strong antagonist
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  • Literature
5.1

A powerful character who opposes the hero and creates major conflict

is the story's central enemy and iconic villain rather than just a strong opponent

Surface Forms

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Etymology

The Final Fantasy villain Sephiroth takes his name from the Kabbalistic Sephiroth (from Hebrew sefirah, 'sphere' or 'count'), a choice that makes his character feel powerful and almost 'god-like' in the story.