devilish

dev·il·ish

adj \ˈde-v^əl-ish, ˈdev-lish\

Definition of DEVILISH

1

: resembling or befitting a devil: as a : evil, sinister b : mischievous, roguish <a devilish grin>

2

: extreme <in a devilish hurry>

— devilish adverb

— dev·il·ish·ly adverb

— dev·il·ish·ness noun

Examples of DEVILISH

1. She was attracted by his devilish charm.
2. There was a devilish look of mischief in her eyes.

First Known Use of DEVILISH

15th century

Related to DEVILISH

Synonyms: baroque, excessive, exorbitant, extravagant, extreme, fancy, immoderate, inordinate, insane, intolerable, lavish, overdue, overextravagant, overmuch, overweening, plethoric, steep, stiff, towering, unconscionable, undue, unmerciful

Antonyms: middling, moderate, modest, reasonable, temperate

Related Words: boundless, endless, immeasurable, infinite, limitless; unbearable, unjustifiable, unwarranted; improper, inappropriate, thick, unseemly; unrestrained

Near Antonyms: deficient, inadequate, insufficient; minimal, minimum

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