devilish
Example Sentences
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How wordplay and devilish games of deduction can be as satisfying to the soul as a song.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025
And Universal's horror sequel "Black Phone 2," once again starring Ethan Hawke as a devilish villain, came in fifth place at $2.7 million.
From Barron's • Nov. 16, 2025
The devilish details make plain that it’s nothing of the kind, since what’s granted to seniors in the next year or two may have to be recovered later.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2025
He said he found Mr Combs there in a towel, slouched on a chair with a "devilish" look on his face, and a broken vase on the floor.
From BBC • May 12, 2025
Brooklyn looked over at Charlotte, who smiled back at her with a devilish grin.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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