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- Dictionarydev·il·ish/ˈdevəliSH/
adjective
- 1. like or appropriate to a devil in evil and cruelty: "devilish tortures" Similar
adverb
- 1. very; extremely: informal, dated "a devilish clever chap"
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Jul 15, 2015 · The meaning of DEVILISH is resembling or befitting a devil. How to use devilish in a sentence. Did you know?
DEVILISH definition: 1. evil or morally bad: 2. morally bad but in an attractive way: 3. extremely difficult or clever…. Learn more.
Devilish definition: of, like, or befitting a devil; diabolical; fiendish. . See examples of DEVILISH used in a sentence.
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.
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.
DEVILISH meaning: 1. evil or morally bad: 2. morally bad but in an attractive way: 3. extremely difficult or clever…. Learn more.
Definition of devilish adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
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. in Chinese (Simplified)
Mary smiled; a devilish twinkle in her eye. He laughed, his eyes sparkling with a devilish thought. As no one could curse Jesus except under the influence of a devilish afflatus, so none could say "Jesus is Lord" except he was inspired by the Holy Spirit.
