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    devilish
    /ˈdɛvəlɪʃ/

    adjective

    adverb

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

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEVILISH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    DEVILISH definition: 1. evil or morally bad: 2. morally bad but in an attractive way: 3. extremely difficult or clever…. Learn more.

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

    1. : resembling or befitting a devil: such as. a. : evil, sinister. b. : mischievous, roguish. a devilish grin. 2. : extreme. in a devilish hurry. devilish adverb. devilishly adverb. devilishness noun. Did you know?

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

    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.

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

    Devilish definition: of, like, or befitting a devil; diabolical; fiendish. . See examples of DEVILISH used in a sentence.

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

    devilish. (devəlɪʃ ) 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A devilish idea or action is cruel or unpleasant. ...the devilish destructiveness of modern weapons. 2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] You can use devilish to emphasize how extreme or difficult something is. [emphasis] ...a devilish puzzle.

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

    DEVILISH meaning: 1. evil or morally bad: 2. morally bad but in an attractive way: 3. extremely difficult or clever…. Learn more.

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

    Define devilish. devilish synonyms, devilish pronunciation, devilish translation, English dictionary definition of devilish. adj. 1. Of, resembling, or characteristic of a devil, as: a. Malicious; evil. b. Mischievous, teasing, or annoying.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitiondevilish adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    Definition of devilish adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishDEVILISH | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    adjective. uk / ˈdev ə lɪʃ / us. Add to word list Add to word list. evil or bad: a devilish smile. devilishly. adverb. very: devilishly difficult. (Definition of devilish from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of devilish. in Chinese (Traditional) 壞的, 惡魔般的，魔鬼似的，邪惡的，惡毒的, 壞得可愛的，調皮的… See more.

  11. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › devilishdevilish - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jun 14, 2024 · devilish ( comparative more devilish, superlative most devilish) Resembling a devil. Characteristic of a devil . a devilish grin. ( informal) Extreme, excessive. A devilish effort yielded a devilish success.