devilish
Origin of devilish
Synonyms for devilish
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demonic, diabolical, accursed, atrocious, bad, cursed, damnable, detestable, diabolic, evil, execrable, fiendish, hellish, infernal, inhuman, iniquitous, nefarious, satanic, serpentine, unhallowedExamples from the Web for devilish
Contemporary Examples of devilish
Use him as the poster child for a nasty, devilish lobbying group being the de facto fourth branch of government.
As she disappears down the hill, Grace shoots Mormello a devilish grin: “What does she have?”
Depending on whether you use a Greek, Hebrew, or English number scheme, a lot of different names add up to the devilish number.
The course teaches that Devilish influence in the world is of two basic types.
But unfortunately for us, the devilish Mr. Hyde was in charge in that case.
Historical Examples of devilish
And a devilish piece of luck it was, for I have been hustling ever since.
Her Father's DaughterGene Stratton-Porter
This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.
Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. IIFrancis Augustus Cox
You are poor, devilish poor;—that the hole in your coat assures me.
Night and Morning, CompleteEdward Bulwer-Lytton
Without that rootless, worthless, devilish fancy, I might have been no worse than other people!
Salted With FireGeorge MacDonald
That which falleth in Heaven is devilish, but that which stumbleth on earth is human.
Selections from the Table Talk of Martin LutherMartin Luther