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devilish

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


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Unfortunately, the shattering beauty of the music is sometimes swallowed in the devilish din.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 3, 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

The devilish mosquito attacked, sinking its needle- nose into my forehead.

From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson




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