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devilish

dev·il·ish

devilish

 
pronunciation:
de vl ihsh
parts of speech:
adjective, adverb
features:
Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: of, like, or suited to a devil.
a devilish plot
antonyms:
angelic
similar words:
diabolic, diabolical, mischievous
definition 2: very great; exceeding.
in devilish misery
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part of speech: adverb
definition: very; excessively.
We worked devilish hard.
derivations: devilishly (adv.), devilishness (n.)
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