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Definition of Devilish
1. Adverb. In a playfully devilish manner. "The socialists are further handicapped if they believe that capitalists are not only wicked but also devilishly clever"
Exact synonyms: Devilishly
2. Adjective. Showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil. "A mephistophelian glint in his eye"
Exact synonyms: Diabolic, Diabolical, Mephistophelean, Mephistophelian
Similar to: Evil
Derivative terms: Devil, Devil, Mephistopheles, Mephistopheles
Similar to: Evil
Derivative terms: Devil, Devil, Mephistopheles, Mephistopheles
3. Adjective. Playful in an appealingly bold way. "A roguish grin"
Definition of Devilish
1. a. Resembling, characteristic of, or pertaining to, the devil; diabolical; wicked in the extreme.
Definition of Devilish
1. Adjective. Resembling a devil. ¹
2. Adjective. Characteristic of a devil. ¹
3. Adjective. (informal) Extreme, excessive. ¹
4. Adverb. (informal) Devilishly. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Devilish
1. fiendish [adj] - See also: fiendish