How to use devilish in a sentence Morally bad but in an attractive way Definition of devilish adjective in oxford advanced learner's dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. 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
Excessive, extreme, insane, steep, extravagant, infinite, lavish, endless Reasonable, moderate, modest, inadequate, insufficient, deficient, temperate, middling When we think of the word devilish, we often conjure up images of cunning, mischievous behavior or something downright evil This term is often used to describe behavior that is wicked, deceitful, or even demonic in nature.
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