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devilish

/dˈɛvlɪʃ/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

adjective

  1. showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil
    “devilish schemes”
  2. playful in an appealingly bold way
    “a roguish grin”

adverb

  1. in a playfully devilish manner
    “the socialists are further handicapped if they believe that capitalists are not only wicked but also devilishly clever”

Synonyms for devilish

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