Definition of devilish Devilish
/dɛˈvlɪʃ/ - [devlish] - dev•il•ish
We found 11 definitions of devilish from 5 different sources.
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What does devilish mean?
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| devilish - showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil; "devilish schemes"; "the cold calculation and diabolic art of some statesmen"; "the diabolical expression on his face"; "a mephistophelian glint in his eye" | ||
| diabolic, diabolical, mephistophelian, mephistophelean | ||
| evil morally bad or wrong; "evil purposes"; "an evil influence"; "evil deeds" | ||
| devilish - playful in an appealingly bold way; "a roguish grin" | ||
| rascally, roguish | ||
| playful full of fun and high spirits; "playful children just let loose from school" | ||
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Wiktionary 
- devilish (Adverb)
Devilishly. - devilish (Adjective)
Resembling a devil. - devilish (Adjective)
Characteristic of a devil. - devilish (Adjective)
Extreme, excessive.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- devilish (a.)
Resembling, characteristic of, or pertaining to, the devil; diabolical; wicked in the extreme. - devilish (a.)
Extreme; excessive.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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devilish
Resembling or characteristic of a devil. -
devilish
Pertaining to, or characteristic of a demon or evil spirit.
Vulgar Tongue DictionaryDictionary of the Vulgar Tongue 👅
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devilish
Very: an epithet which in the English vulgar language is made to agree with every quality or thing; as, devilish bad, devilish good; devilish sick, devilish well; devilish sweet, devilish sour; devilish hot, devilish cold, &c. &c.
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