devilish Meaning & Definition
What Does Devilish Mean?
Devilish is used as an adjective meaning Resembling a devil. It is also used to mean Evil, wicked. As an adverb, it means Devilishly; very; exceedingly.
Word Facts for Devilish
| Part of speech | adjective, adverb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈdɛvəlɪʃ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | evil, wicked and playful |
| Comparative / superlative | more devilish, most devilish |
Devilish Definition (Adjective)
- Resembling a devil.
- Evil, wicked.
- Roguish or mischievous.
a devilish grin
- Excessive, extreme.
A devilish effort yielded a devilish success.
Devilish as an Adverb
- Devilishly; very; exceedingly.
It was devilish hot outside today.
Adjective
- Characteristic of a devil.
a devilish grin
- Extreme, excessive.
A devilish effort yielded a devilish success.
Synonyms of Devilish
Antonyms of Devilish
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Devilish in a Sentence
a devilish grin
A devilish effort yielded a devilish success.
I had a devilish time moving the wardrobe downstairs.
It was devilish hot outside today.
Word Forms & Grammar
devilish (comparative more devilish, superlative most devilish)
Origin of Devilish
From Middle English develissh, develyssh, equivalent to devil + -ish. Cognate with Saterland Frisian düvelsk, düüwelsk (“devilish”), West Frisian duvelsk (“devilish”), Dutch duivels (“devilish”), German Low German düvelsk (“devilish”), German teuflisch (“devilish”), Danish djævelsk (“devilish”), Swedish djävulsk (“devilish”), Norwegian djevelsk (“devilish”).
Devilish Pronunciation
Devilish is pronounced //ˈdɛvəlɪʃ// and has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Devilish
Is devilish an adjective or an adverb?
Devilish is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as an adverb.
What is another word for devilish?
Close synonyms of devilish are evil, wicked and playful. See the full list of devilish synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of devilish?
The comparative form is more devilish and the superlative form is most devilish.