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devilish

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


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During the film’s New York City premiere, Hathaway wore a devilish satin red gown.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 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

Australian scientists have discovered a new native bee species with tiny horns - and given it a suitably devilish name.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2025

But things could always happen over there—it wasn’t the most stable place in the world, after all—and then a little devilish smile came to their lips.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger




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