devilish meaning and definition

DEVILISH adjective

Definition of devilish (adjective)

1. showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil
   • "devilish schemes"; "the cold calculation and diabolic art of some statesmen"; "the diabolical expression on his face"; "a mephistophelian glint in his eye"
   • synonyms: diabolic, diabolical, mephistophelean, mephistophelian
2. playful in an appealingly bold way
   • "a roguish grin"
   • synonyms: rascally, roguish

DEVILISH adverb

Definition of devilish (adverb)

1. in a playfully devilish manner
   • "the socialists are further handicapped if they believe that capitalists are not only wicked but also devilishly clever"
   • synonyms: devilishly