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(dev′'l is̸h)

adjective

of or like a devil; wicked; cruel; diabolic
mischievous; energetic; reckless
Informal
1. extremely bad
2. very great; extreme

Origin: ME develish

adverb

Informal extremely; excessively

Related Forms:

devilishly adverb
devilishness noun

See devilish in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of, resembling, or characteristic of a devil, as:
a. Malicious; evil.
b. Mischievous, teasing, or annoying.
Excessive; extreme: devilish heat.

adverb

Extremely; very.

Related Forms:

devˈil·ish·ly adverb

devˈil·ish·ness noun

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