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DEVIL definition: 1. an evil being, often represented in human form but with a tail and horns 2. a powerful evil…. Learn more.
The meaning of DEVIL is the personal supreme spirit of evil often represented in Christian belief as the tempter of humankind, the leader of all apostate angels, and the ruler of hell —usually used with the—often used as an interjection, an intensive, or a generalized term of abuse.
a person who is very clever, energetic, reckless, or mischievous. a person, usually one in unfortunate or pitiable circumstances: The poor devil kept losing jobs through no fault of his own. Also called printer's devil. Printing. a young worker below the level of apprentice in a printing office.
A devil is profoundly bad spirit, being, or monster. Your religious uncle might blame all bad behavior on the influence of the devil. In Christianity, the devil (which is sometimes capitalized), is the essence of evil, also known as Satan.
1. proper noun B2. In Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, the Devil is the most powerful evil spirit. 2. countable noun B2. A devil is an evil spirit. ...the idea of angels with wings and devils with horns and hoofs. Synonyms: evil spirit, demon, fiend, ghoul More Synonyms of devil. 3. countable noun.
(old-fashioned) very difficult or unpleasant. These berries are the devil to pick because they're so small. the devil looks after his own. (saying) bad people often seem to have good luck.
dev·il. (dĕv′əl) n. 1. often Devil In many religions, the major personified spirit of evil, ruler of Hell, and foe of God. Used with the. 2. A subordinate evil spirit; a demon. 3. A wicked or malevolent person. 4. A person: a handsome devil; the poor devil. 5. An energetic, mischievous, daring, or clever person. 6. Printing A printer's devil. 7.
