devilish
Example Sentences
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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
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
The Abbouds did not believe in the devil, except the devilish spirit inside people doing bad things.
From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye
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