She-devil
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: She-devil is a noun meaning (literally) A female devil (as opposed to a he-devil, male devil).
Meaning
(literally) A female devil (as opposed to a he-devil, male devil).
More Meanings
- (figuratively) A woman whose bad temper, cruelty or wicked ways are so extreme as to evoke an image of the devil.
Example Sentences
Monsieur Margot groaned. “Go, then, my friend,” said he, “procure the ladder! Oh, those she devils!—what could make me such a fool!”
In order to exorcise this she-devil, the attendants made circles on the walls with charcoal, within each was written: "Adam, Eve, Lilas, avaunt!"
Word Forms
- she-devils
Synonyms for she-devil
Depending on context, synonyms include deviless, shrew.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include deviless, fiendette, she-bitch, villainess, she-dog, succubus.
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