devilish
/ˈdɛvəlɪʃ/
adjective
- Like or relating to a devil; evil or wicked.
- She had a devilish look in her eyes that made everyone nervous.
- In the story, the devilish creature tempted the hero with promises of power.
- The villain gave a devilish laugh as he revealed his plan.
- Playfully mischievous or naughty, but not truly harmful.
- Her devilish sense of humor always kept her friends laughing.
- He played a devilish prank on his brother by putting salt in the sugar bowl.
- The toddler had a devilish grin after hiding his mother's keys.
- Extreme or very great in degree (used for emphasis).
- The hike up the mountain was a devilish climb in the heat.
- That math problem was a devilish challenge for the whole class.
- We had a devilish time trying to fix the old car.
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