devilish
pronunciation
How to pronounce devilish in British English:
UK [ˈdevəlɪʃ]
How to pronounce devilish in American English:
US [ˈdɛvəlɪʃ]
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- Adjective:
- showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil
- playful in an appealingly bold way
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- Adverb:
- in a playfully devilish manner
Word Origin
- devilish (adj.)
- mid-15c.; see devil + -ish. Related: Devilishly; devilishness.
Antonym
Example
- 1. Faust , the fist , in other words , is our modern day demon , not mephistopheles , his devilish double .
- 2. Only the gold standard , that devilish contrivance of the wicked and stupid " orthodox " economists , prevents mankind from attaining everlasting prosperity .
- 3. That huge , toothy grin they flash for the cameras , it makes them look like devilish little scamps , like they have some great and hilarious secret they cannot wait to share .