devilish

• Describe a alguien o algo malvado, travieso o juguetonamente astuto y engañoso, a menudo con un aire encantador o perverso.

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.

   Diabólico, perverso

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdemonicdiabolicalevilfiendishinfernalmalevolentmaliciousnefarioussatanicvillainouswicked

   Antónimosangelicgoodrighteoussaintlyvirtuous

2. Playfully mischievousB2informal

   Playful in an appealingly bold or cheeky way.

   Travieso y encantador

   • 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.

   Sinónimosarchcheekyimpishmischievouspuckishroguishwaggish

   Antónimosearnestgraveserioussobersolemn

• Adverbio que significa 'extremadamente' o 'muy', usado a menudo para enfatizar en contextos informales. También puede llevar un matiz de travesura o malicia, como en 'diabólicamente guapo' o 'diabólicamente inteligente'. Su forma coincide con el adjetivo.

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.

   de manera juguetona y traviesa

   • 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.

   Sinónimosarchlyimpishlymischievouslynaughtilyplayfullypuckishlyroguishlywaggishly

   Antónimosangelicallygravelyinnocentlyseriouslysoberly