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devilish

/ˈdɛv.ɪ.lɪʃ/

/ˈdɛv.ə.lɪʃ/

devilishadjective

more devilish

Comp.

most devilish

Super.

/ˈdɛv.ɪ.lɪʃ/

/ˈdɛv.ə.lɪʃ/

Translations

diaboliqueSurtout pour exprimer un caractère maléfique ou une difficulté extrême.

He gave a devilish grin that made everyone uneasy.

Il a eu un sourire diabolique qui a mis tout le monde mal à l'aise.

malicieuxPour le sens de taquin, espiègle, avec une nuance amusée.

She had a devilish twinkle in her eye as she planned the surprise.

Elle avait un regard malicieux en préparant la surprise.

Additional translations

malveillantEmploi plus précis pour l'idée de méchanceté ou de malignité.

espiègleNuance plus légère et familière pour un comportement taquin.

Definitions

Resembling or characteristic of a devil; wicked or malevolent.

He gave a devilish grin that made everyone uneasy.

Playfully mischievous or cheeky.

She had a devilish twinkle in her eye as she planned the surprise.

Extremely difficult or complex.

The puzzle was devilish, taking hours to solve.

Synonyms

Antonyms

devilishadverb

/ˈdev.ɪ.lɪʃ/

/ˈdɛv.ɪ.lɪʃ/

Historical/intensifying adverb use (‘devilish cold’ = ‘extremely cold’)

Translations

diablementRenforce un adjectif ; registre courant.

It was devilish cold on the mountain that night.

Il faisait diablement froid sur la montagne cette nuit-là.

Definitions

To a great or extreme degree; exceedingly.

It was devilish cold on the mountain that night.

Synonyms