devilish

adjective

dev·il·ish ˈde-vᵊl-ish How to pronounce devilish (audio)

ˈdev-lish

: resembling or befitting a devil: such as

: evil, sinister

: mischievous, roguish

a devilish grin

: extreme

in a devilish hurry

devilish adverb

devilishly adverb

devilishness noun

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In the Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Old Testament, Satan is usually referred to as diabolos or “slanderer” (from the Greek verb diaballein, “to slander,” literally “to throw across”). But in the Greek New Testament, the Hebrew word, which is Satanas or Satan in its Greek form, is used as if it were the devil’s proper name. The older Latin translations of the Bible retain Greek diabolos as diabolus, but St. Jerome’s version, the Vulgate, calls the devil Satan. Both words were borrowed into Old English, and we now call this figure both Satan and the Devil. The derived form devilish first appears in the 15th century.

Example Sentences

She was attracted by his devilish charm. There was a devilish look of mischief in her eyes.

Recent Examples on the Web Gentes paints Regina in bold strokes but also seems more concerned with making an impression than responding to those around her, even her putative father (brought to sneaky, devilish life by Brantley).

Charles Mcnulty, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 But to negotiate its 350 miles of treacherous shoals and devilish currents required more than a month, not to mention fortitude, superb seamanship and outright luck.

Gerard Helferich, WSJ, 14 Aug. 2022 The beast sets his devilish sights on the Engel family, after their countless arguments and squabbles reach a breaking point.

Leah Campano, Seventeen, 12 Aug. 2022 First, Vincent D’Onofrio reprised his role as the devilish crime lord in the last two episodes of Hawkeye.

Jacob Siegal, BGR, 8 Aug. 2022 Peele plays with his audience in devilish ways before going big and bold with the visuals (particularly Hoyte van Hoytema’s dazzling cinematography) as well as the white-knuckle tension.

Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 20 July 2022 Those three tracks, performed as a medley, turned the venue into an apocalyptic dance party, with the Weeknd as its jovial, devilish host.

A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 15 July 2022 Marvel Studios has some devilish plans in store for Echo, the upcoming Disney+ series currently filming in Atlanta.

Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 July 2022 Decorate deviled eggs with black olive pupils and thinly-sliced pimiento veins for a truly devilish appetizer.

Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day, 27 June 2022 See More

单词	devilishness
释义	devilish adjective dev·il·ish ˈde-vᵊl-ish ˈdev-lish 1 : resembling or befitting a devil: such as a : evil, sinister b : mischievous, roguish a devilish grin 2 : extreme in a devilish hurry devilish adverb devilishly adverb devilishness noun Did you know? In the Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Old Testament, Satan is usually referred to as diabolos or “slanderer” (from the Greek verb diaballein, “to slander,” literally “to throw across”). But in the Greek New Testament, the Hebrew word, which is Satanas or Satan in its Greek form, is used as if it were the devil’s proper name. The older Latin translations of the Bible retain Greek diabolos as diabolus, but St. Jerome’s version, the Vulgate, calls the devil Satan. Both words were borrowed into Old English, and we now call this figure both Satan and the Devil. The derived form devilish first appears in the 15th century. Synonyms baroque excessive exorbitant extravagant extreme fancy immoderate inordinate insane intolerable lavish overdue overextravagant overmuch overweening plethoric steep stiff towering unconscionable undue unmerciful See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences She was attracted by his devilish charm. There was a devilish look of mischief in her eyes. Recent Examples on the Web Gentes paints Regina in bold strokes but also seems more concerned with making an impression than responding to those around her, even her putative father (brought to sneaky, devilish life by Brantley). Charles Mcnulty, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 But to negotiate its 350 miles of treacherous shoals and devilish currents required more than a month, not to mention fortitude, superb seamanship and outright luck. Gerard Helferich, WSJ, 14 Aug. 2022 The beast sets his devilish sights on the Engel family, after their countless arguments and squabbles reach a breaking point. Leah Campano, Seventeen, 12 Aug. 2022 First, Vincent D’Onofrio reprised his role as the devilish crime lord in the last two episodes of Hawkeye. Jacob Siegal, BGR, 8 Aug. 2022 Peele plays with his audience in devilish ways before going big and bold with the visuals (particularly Hoyte van Hoytema’s dazzling cinematography) as well as the white-knuckle tension. Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 20 July 2022 Those three tracks, performed as a medley, turned the venue into an apocalyptic dance party, with the Weeknd as its jovial, devilish host. A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 15 July 2022 Marvel Studios has some devilish plans in store for Echo, the upcoming Disney+ series currently filming in Atlanta. Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 July 2022 Decorate deviled eggs with black olive pupils and thinly-sliced pimiento veins for a truly devilish appetizer. Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day, 27 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English develyssh, from devel devil entry 1 + -yssh -ish First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing devilish have a devilish time have a devilish time Kids Definition devilish adjective dev·il·ish ˈde-və-lish ˈdev-lish 1 : evil and cruel 2 : mischievous sense 2 devilishness noun as in mischief playful, reckless behavior that is not intended to cause serious harm the children always concoct some sort of devilishness on Halloween Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance mischief playfulness devilment mischievousness wickedness roguishness rascality devilry impishness knavery deviltry roguery diablerie waggishness hob waggery naughtiness irritation shenanigan(s) buffoonery misbehavior misconduct sportiveness espièglerie annoyance friskiness exasperation troublemaking trick chicanery trickery tomfoolery monkeying antic horseplay skylarking diabolicalness high jinks monkey business caper hijinks roughhousing practical joke monkeyshine(s) aggravation goings-on dido hanky-panky Antonyms & Near Antonyms seriousness gravity solemnity gravitas solemnness
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devilish

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