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   devilish

   /ˈdɛvəlɪʃ/

   adjective

   • 1. like or appropriate to a devil in evil and cruelty: "devilish tortures" Similar wickedevilaccursedsinfuliniquitousnefariousvilefoulabominableunspeakableloathsomemonstrousatrociousheinoushideousodioushorriblehorrifyingshockingappallingdreadfulawfulterribleghastlyabhorrentdespicabledamnablevillainousshamefuldepravedpervertedungodlydarkblackblack-heartedimmoralamoralviciouscruelsavagebrutishbestialbarbaricbarbarousrare:cacodemonicegregiousflagitiousfacinorous
   • ▪ mischievous and rakish: "a wide, devilish grin" Similar diabolicaldiabolicfiendishsatanicdemonicdemoniacdemoniacalMephistophelianhellishinfernalHadean
   • ▪ very difficult to deal with or use: "it turned out to be a devilish job" Similar difficulttrickyticklishtroublesomethornyawkwardproblematicproblemimpossiblemessyinformal:a bitch of athe (very) devil of aarchaic:kittle

   adverb

   • 1. very; extremely: informal, dated "a devilish clever chap"

   Derivatives

   • 1. devilishness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of devilish in English - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Devilish means evil, morally bad, or extremely difficult. It can also describe something attractive or clever in a bad way. See how to use devilish in sentences and compare it with related words.

   • English (US)

     DEVILISH meaning: 1. evil or morally bad: 2. morally bad but...

   • Znaczenie Devilish, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     devilish definicja: 1. evil or morally bad: 2. morally bad...

   • Devilish: Polish Translation

     DEVILISH translate: diaboliczny, diabelski. Learn more in...

   • Devilish: Portuguese Translation

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3. www.dictionary.com › browse › devilishDEVILISH Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Devilish means of, like, or befitting a devil; diabolical; fiendish. It can also be used as an adverb to mean extremely or very great. See the origin, derived forms, and usage examples of devilish.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › devilishDevilish Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Devilish means resembling or befitting a devil, such as evil, sinister, or mischievous. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDEVILISH | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Devilish means evil, morally bad, or extremely difficult. It can also describe something attractive or clever in a slightly bad way. See how to use devilish in sentences and find related words and phrases.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDEVILISH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Devilish means cruel, unpleasant, or extremely bad, or it can emphasize how extreme or difficult something is. Learn the synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of devilish with examples and translations.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › devilishDevilish - definition of devilish by The Free Dictionary

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   Devilish means showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil, or playful in an appealingly bold way. Find out more about the word's origin, usage, and related terms in this comprehensive online dictionary.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › devilishDevilish - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   You can describe someone as devilish if they're nasty and cruel, although this adjective is also used for rascally or naughty people, like the devilish kids you babysit. A devilish punishment is cruel, but a devilish preschooler simply misbehaves in a playful way.