devilish

adjective
UK: /ˈdev.ɪ.lɪʃ/
US: /ˈdev.ə.lɪʃ/

  1. Like a devil; evil or very bad.

    1. That was a devilish thing to do.
    2. The villain had a devilish grin as he revealed his wicked plan to the hero.

  2. Playful in a slightly bad or annoying way.

    1. He has a devilish sense of humor.
    2. She gave me a devilish look and then ran away giggling mischievously.

  3. Extremely difficult or unpleasant.

    1. This puzzle is devilish difficult.
    2. The climber faced devilish conditions on the mountain, including freezing temperatures.

Synonyms

evil wicked mischievous impish fiendish diabolical
devilish adverb

  1. In a way that is like a devil; wickedly or mischievously.

    1. He smiled devilishly at her.
    2. The cat looked devilishly pleased with itself after knocking over the vase.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "devilish" in English means: Like a devil; evil or very bad., Playful in a slightly bad or annoying way., Extremely difficult or unpleasant..

The phonetic transcription of "devilish" is /ˈdev.ɪ.lɪʃ/ in British English and /ˈdev.ə.lɪʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "devilish": evil, wicked, mischievous, impish, fiendish, diabolical.

Example usage of "devilish": "That was a devilish thing to do.". More examples on the page.