devilish

Meanings

• having the qualities or characteristics of a devil or evil spirit; wickedly mischievous; cruel, vindictive, or malicious.

  - "She was a devilish child, always getting into mischief."
  - "The devilish plan backfired, leaving the conspirators in a difficult situation."

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Synonyms

demonic , diabolic , diabolical , hellish , infernal , satanic , satanical , excessive , extreme , atrocious , demoniac , deuced , diabolic , evil , fiendish , ghoulish , malicious , mischievous , nefarious , ogreish , reprobate , unhallowed , wicked

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with devilish
hellish , spellsish , shellsish , heLLishly

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Homophones

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1. devilsish
   

2. devils-ish
   

3. devils ish
   

4. devils a ish
   

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Variants

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devilish , devilishly , devilishness , devilishnesses , have a devilish time

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Forms

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The word 'devilish' can take various forms depending on the context in which it is used. Some common forms of the word include: adjective (used to describe the wicked or mischievous behavior of something or someone); verb (used to describe the act of behaving in a wicked or mischievous way); participle (used to describe something or someone that behaves in a wicked or mischievous way)

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Etymology

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The word 'devilish' comes from the Old English word 'diavel' which means 'slanderer' or 'accuser'. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to refer to someone or something that is wickedly mischievous, cruel, vindictive, or malicious.

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Related Concepts

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1. wickedness: The quality or state of being wicked or evil; the trait of behaving in a malicious, cruel, or vindictive way.

2. mischief: A playful or annoying act; a prank or practical joke; a behavior that is intended to cause amusement or enjoyment, but may also be annoying or disruptive.

3. evil: Something that is morally wrong or sinful; something that causes harm, suffering, or pain; a quality or state of being morally corrupt or depraved.

4. witchcraft: The practice of using supernatural powers or magic, especially for achieving things that are difficult or impossible through normal means; the belief or practice of communicating with or influencing the actions of spirits, gods, or other supernatural beings; the use of magical charms, talismans, or amulets to protect against harm or to bring about desired outcomes; the practice of casting spells or performing rituals to influence the actions of others or to bring about desired outcomes.

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Culture

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The term 'devilish' has been used extensively in various cultures and contexts. In literature, the word has been used to describe the mischievous or wicked behavior of characters. In art, the term has been used to describe the depiction of demons or evil spirits. In music, the term has been used to describe the style or genre of music that is characterized by its mischievous or wicked tone.

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