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/
He had a devilish grin on his face.
У него на лице была дьявольская ухмылка.
She had a devilish plan to win the game.
У нее был чертов план, чтобы выиграть игру.
The villain had a devilish laugh.
У злодея был зловещий смех.
devilishadverb
UK
/ˈdev.ɪ.lɪʃ/
US
/ˈdɛv.ɪ.lɪʃ/
Historical/intensifying adverb use (‘devilish cold’ = ‘extremely cold’)

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.