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

Executive producers are Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin for Radio Silence (Scream), Ben Ross (Late Night with the Devil) and Josh Goldbloom (V/H/S/Beyond). —Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025

After her best friend and heir-to-the-throne, Kyrian, replaces her as a sacrifice to the Devil, plain, plus-size and autistic Alesta is willing to go to Hell and back. —Brittany Johnson, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025

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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