Devilish
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdɛvəlɪʃ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Devilish is an adjective meaning Resembling a devil.
Meaning
Resembling a devil.
More Meanings
- Evil, wicked.
- Roguish or mischievous.
- (informal) Excessive, extreme.
- (informal, dated) Devilishly; very; exceedingly.
Example Sentences
a devilish grin
For I abhore to smatter / Of one so deuyllysshe a matter.
[S]he gave me that lovely devilish smile that said: I like liberty, and not necessarily accountability.
Let vs put on our meet incountering mindes, / And in deteſting ſuch a diueliſh Thiefe, / In loue of honor and defence of right / Be arm’d againſt the hate of ſuch a foe, / Whether from earth, or hell, or heauen he grow.
Synonyms for devilish
Depending on context, synonyms include demoniac, demonic, diabolic, diabolical, hellish, infernal.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include diabolic, mephistophelean, playful, wicked, diabolical, roguish.
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