A devilish idea or action is cruel or unpleasant. .the devilish destructiveness of modern weapons.

DEVILISH meaning: 1. evil or morally bad: 2. morally bad but in an attractive way: 3. extremely difficult or clever…. Learn more.

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Definition of devilish adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Of, resembling, or characteristic of a devil, as: a. Malicious; evil. b. Mischievous, teasing, or annoying.

The meaning of DEVILISH is resembling or befitting a devil. How to use devilish in a sentence. Did you know?

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