devilish

• Beschreibt jemanden oder etwas als böse, teuflisch oder verschlagen, oft auch verspielt-frech oder schelmisch im Sinne einer neckischen Bosheit.

Describes someone or something that is evil, mischievous, or playfully wicked.

1. Wicked or evilB2formal

   Showing the cunning, ingenuity, or wickedness typical of a devil.

   teuflisch

   • He gave a devilish grin as he revealed his plan.
   • The villain's devilish scheme was finally uncovered.
   • Her devilish laugh echoed through the dark room.

   Synonymedemonicdiabolicalevilfiendishinfernalmalevolentmaliciousnefarioussatanicvillainouswicked

   Antonymeangelicgoodrighteoussaintlyvirtuous

2. Playfully mischievousB2informal

   Playful in an appealingly bold or cheeky way.

   Schelmisch

   • The child had a devilish twinkle in his eye.
   • She flashed a devilish smile before telling the joke.
   • His devilish sense of humor always lightened the mood.

   Synonymearchcheekyimpishmischievouspuckishroguishwaggish

   Antonymeearnestgraveserioussobersolemn

• Adverb, das „äußerst“ oder „sehr“ bedeutet und oft verstärkend im informellen Kontext verwendet wird. Es kann auch einen Beiklang von Verschlagenheit oder Bosheit haben, wie in „teuflisch gut aussehend“ oder „teuflisch klug“. Die Form ist identisch mit der des Adjektivs.

An adverb meaning "extremely" or "very," often used for emphasis in informal contexts. It can also carry a connotation of mischief or wickedness, as in "devilishly handsome" or "devilishly clever." The form is identical to the adjective.

1. In a playfully mischievous mannerB2informal

   Acting in a way that is naughty or teasing, but not harmful.

   Schelmisch

   • She grinned devilishly at her friend before hiding the remote.
   • He winked devilishly and told a harmless joke.
   • The child looked devilishly at the cookie jar.

   Synonymearchlyimpishlymischievouslynaughtilyplayfullypuckishlyroguishlywaggishly

   Antonymeangelicallygravelyinnocentlyseriouslysoberly