the Devil

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noun (1)

: the most powerful spirit of evil in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam who is often represented as the ruler of hell

the devil

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noun (2)

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.

Examples of the Devil in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

In the poem, the massive object in question is the Devil himself, Lucifer, who fell onto the Earth after being expelled from heaven. —Keith Cooper, Space.com, 11 May 2026

Many celebrities beyond the Devil Wears Prada 2 cast have given their approval, including Katie Holmes, Emily Ratajkowski, Gigi Hadid, Jessica Alba, and Irina Shayk. —Mayte Salido, Glamour, 9 May 2026

Noun

The area’s storied ship and plane disappearances have sparked urban legends, earning it the ominous nickname of the Devil’s Triangle. —Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025

So much of Queen’s life in Between the Devil is without her permission—the move from Los Angeles, the work, the abandoning of a degree. —Diana Arterian august 21, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2025

Rhymes for the Devil

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