devilish
adjective
Simple meaning
Roguish or mischievous.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈdɛvlɪʃ
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Definition
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adjective
Wicked, evil.
Resembling a devil.
Roguish or mischievous.
informal
Extreme, excessive.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
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- “The socialists are further handicapped if they believe that capitalists are not only wicked but also devilishly clever.”adverb
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Close in meaning, but not always interchangeable.
Wicked; evil; cruel.
Evil or mischievous by nature.
Extremely wicked or cruel.
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