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devilish of, like, or suited to a devil. [3 definitions]
devil-may-care breezily careless; happy-go-lucky.
devilment devilish behavior; mischief.
devil of a very difficult or frustrating.
devilry variant of deviltry.
devil's advocate someone who may not believe in but defends an opposing, weak, or unpopular cause to stimulate argument. [2 definitions]
devil's darning needle a dragonfly.
devil's food cake a rich, moist chocolate cake, often covered with rich icing.
devil's paintbrush a common perennial weed found in Europe and North America that bears a cluster of orange-red flowers atop a leafless stalk.
deviltry mischief done without regard for the consequences. [3 definitions]
devious not the straightest, most direct way; winding; roundabout. [2 definitions]
devise to invent or make (a plan, device, or solution of a problem), esp. by a fresh application of known information; arrange; contrive. [3 definitions]
devitalize to take away the strength, health, or liveliness of; weaken.
devitrify to remove or destroy, wholly or in part, the glassy character or qualities of. [2 definitions]
devoid not having something; totally lacking (usu. fol. by "of").
devoir responsibility; obligation; duty. [2 definitions]
devolution the act or result of devolving; transfer, delegation, or passing down, as of rights or duties. [4 definitions]
devolve to pass on (a duty or the like) to one who follows. [2 definitions]
Devonian of, relating to, or designating the geological period between the Silurian and the Carboniferous of the Paleozoic Era, from approximately 400 million to 350 million years ago, when large trees and amphibians appeared and fish were in great abundance. [2 definitions]
devote to give (one's time or attention) to a purpose (usu. fol. by "to"). [3 definitions]
devoted showing or feeling great attachment; ardent. [2 definitions]