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devilish

UK
/ˈdɛv.ɪ.lɪʃ/
US
/ˈdɛv.ə.lɪʃ/

Translations

devilishadjective
more devilish
Comp.
most devilish
Super.
UK
/ˈdɛv.ɪ.lɪʃ/
US
/ˈdɛv.ə.lɪʃ/
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.
Synonyms
diabolical
wicked
satanic
fiendish
malevolent
sinister
malicious
naughty
mischievous
Antonyms
angelic
good
virtuous
devilishadverb
UK
/ˈdev.ɪ.lɪʃ/
US
/ˈdɛv.ɪ.lɪʃ/
Historical/intensifying adverb use (‘devilish cold’ = ‘extremely cold’)
diablementRenforce un adjectif ; registre courant.
It was devilish cold on the mountain that night.
Il faisait diablement froid sur la montagne cette nuit-là.
Synonyms
diabolically
fiendishly
wickedly
mischievously
evilishly
hellishly
sinisterly
terribly
awfully
extremely
exceedingly
remarkably

Definitions

devilishadjective
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.
devilishadverb
To a great or extreme degree; exceedingly.
It was devilish cold on the mountain that night.
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