devilish
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Britannica Dictionary definition of DEVILISH
[more devilish; most devilish]
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evil and cruel
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a devilish [=sinister] villain
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devilish [=diabolical] tricks
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showing a desire to cause trouble but in a way that is not serious
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She was attracted by his devilish charm.
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There was a devilish look of mischief in her eyes.
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a devilish [=mischievous] grin
have a devilish time
informal + somewhat old-fashioned
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to have a difficult time doing something
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We had a devilish time finding a parking space.
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a devilishly cruel villain
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a devilishly attractive man
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a devilishly [=very] hard/difficult problem
