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devilish

dev·il·ish [ dévv'lish ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. sinister or cruel: sinister, cruel, or evil in a way that is considered like or worthy of the devil
some devilish scheme to get what they want

2. mischievous: full of or indicating mischievousness
a devilish grin

3. great: extremely great or intense ( informal )
the devilish midday heat



adverb 
Definition:
 
very: extremely ( dated informal )


dev·il·ish·ly adverb
dev·il·ish·ness noun
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