Meaning & Definition of Devilish in English
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Devilish
/dɛvlɪʃ/
adjective
1. Showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil
- "Devilish schemes"
- "The cold calculation and diabolic art of some statesmen"
- "The diabolical expression on his face"
- "A mephistophelian glint in his eye"
synonym:
- devilish,
- diabolic,
- diabolical,
- mephistophelian,
- mephistophelean
2. Playful in an appealingly bold way
- "A roguish grin"
synonym:
- devilish,
- rascally,
- roguish
adverb
1. In a playfully devilish manner
- "The socialists are further handicapped if they believe that capitalists are not only wicked but also devilishly clever"
synonym:
- devilishly,
- devilish
Examples of using
That magazine article exposed his devilish acts to the full light of day.