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devilish

[dev-uh-lish, dev-lish] / ˈdɛv ə lɪʃ, ˈdɛv lɪʃ /


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Behind the music was a man whose musical talent was matched by a devilish sense of self-deprecating humour – referring to himself as "Hairy Styles" and clapping back at his critics.

From BBC Apr. 25, 2026

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

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

Lily asked, patting the seat with a devilish smile.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss




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