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devilish
[ dev-uh-lish, dev-lish ]
/ ˈdɛv ə lɪʃ, ˈdɛv lɪʃ /
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adjective
of, like, or befitting a devil; diabolical; fiendish.
extreme; very great: a devilish mess.
adverb
excessively; extremely: He's devilish proud.
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British Dictionary definitions for devilish
devilish
/ (ˈdɛvəlɪʃ, ˈdɛvlɪʃ) /
adjective
of, resembling, or befitting a devil; diabolic; fiendish
adverb, adjective informal
(intensifier)devilish good food; this devilish heat
Derived forms of devilish
devilishly, adverbdevilishness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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