: the most powerful spirit of evil in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam who is often represented as the ruler of hell
informal
1
—used to make a statement or question more forceful
What the devil are you talking about?
Where the devil have you been?
2
: something that is very difficult or that causes a lot of trouble
The shoes look great, but they're the devil to walk in.
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Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
Stretching from the Devil’s Gate gorge to the Pedro and Ferris Mountain ranges, Pathfinder Ranches spreads across four Wyoming counties.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2025
She’s also been the subject of three autobiographical documentaries: Demi Lovato: Stay Strong, Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated and Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil.
—Maya Pow, People.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea: A Veteran’s Memoir by Khadijah Queen is available via Legacy Lit.
—Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The couple’s bodies were found on the Devil’s Den Trail, audio from first responders indicated.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
Stretching from the Devil’s Gate gorge to the Pedro and Ferris Mountain ranges, Pathfinder Ranches spreads across four Wyoming counties.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2025
She’s also been the subject of three autobiographical documentaries: Demi Lovato: Stay Strong, Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated and Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil.
—Maya Pow, People.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea: A Veteran’s Memoir by Khadijah Queen is available via Legacy Lit.
—Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the Devil
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“The Devil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Devil. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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