devilish

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English develissh, develyssh, equivalent to devil +‎ -ish. Cognate with Saterland Frisian düvelsk, düüwelsk (“devilish”), West Frisian duvelsk (“devilish”), Dutch duivels (“devilish”), German Low German düvelsk (“devilish”), German teuflisch (“devilish”), Danish djævelsk (“devilish”), Swedish djävulsk (“devilish”), Norwegian djevelsk (“devilish”). === Pronunciation === enPR: dĕvʹəl, IPA(key): /ˈdɛvəlɪʃ/, /ˈdɛvɪlɪʃ/ === Adjective === devilish (comparative more devilish, superlative most devilish) Resembling a devil. Synonyms: demoniac, demonic, diabolic, diabolical, hellish, infernal, fiendish, satanic, satanical, unhallowed; see also Thesaurus:diabolical Evil, wicked. Synonyms: atrocious, deuced, malicious, mischievous, nefarious, ogreish, reprobate; see also Thesaurus:evil Roguish or mischievous. Synonyms: cheeky, impish, naughty (informal) Excessive, extreme. Synonyms: lavish, wanton; see also Thesaurus:excessive ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Adverb === devilish (comparative more devilish, superlative most devilish) (informal, dated) Devilishly; very; exceedingly. ==== Translations ====