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Jekyll and Hyde

Noun

Definition: A literary character displaying both good and evil personalities.

Example sentence: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde are the two contrasting personas of the main character in Robert Louis Stevenson's novel.

Noun

Definition: A person who alternates between good and evil behavior or mood swings.

Example sentence: My boss is a real Jekyll and Hyde. One day, he's friendly and helpful, and the next day, he's angry and aggressive.

Adjective

Definition: Exhibiting contrasting characteristics; having a dual nature.

Example sentence: Her Jekyll and Hyde personality confuses everyone around her, as she can be kind and caring one moment, and then suddenly cold and distant.