How to use devilish in a sentence When we think of the word devilish, we often conjure up images of cunning, mischievous behavior or something downright evil Morally bad but in an attractive way
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Definition of devilish adjective in oxford advanced learner's dictionary
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Of, like, or befitting a devil 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.
Of or like a devil A devilish twinkle in her eye He laughed, his eyes sparkling with a devilish thought. Of, resembling, or characteristic of a devil, as
A devilish idea or action is cruel or unpleasant.the devilish destructiveness of modern weapons.
Excessive, extreme, insane, steep, extravagant, infinite, lavish, endless Reasonable, moderate, modest, inadequate, insufficient, deficient, temperate, middling
