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devilish

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


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At the world premiere of “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” actress Meryl Streep leaned into her character’s devilish persona.

From Salon • May 17, 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

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

An imp turned and let out a disgusting yowl, and others spun to face the intruders, revealing cruel, devilish faces.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull




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