devilish
Example Sentences
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“It hits me,” he says with a devilish grin.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
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
Content creator and media personality Amelia Dimoldenberg never takes the easy option when it comes to dressing up for Halloween and this devilish costume certainly looks like it required some effort.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2025
And when Martin Scorsese shows up as a devilish corporate executive, Redford finally feels like he has earned that cameo — a place among that pantheon of storytellers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2025
“Can’t tell,” he said, flashing me a devilish smile.
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
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