devilish

• Descreve alguém ou algo maligno, travesso ou brincalhão e astuto.

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

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdemonicdiabolicalevilfiendishinfernalmalevolentmaliciousnefarioussatanicvillainouswicked

   Antônimosangelicgoodrighteoussaintlyvirtuous

2. Playfully mischievousB2informal

   Playful in an appealingly bold or cheeky way.

   Travesso

   • 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.

   Sinônimosarchcheekyimpishmischievouspuckishroguishwaggish

   Antônimosearnestgraveserioussobersolemn

• Advérbio que significa "extremamente" ou "muito", usado para intensificar em contextos informais. Também pode ter um tom de malícia ou maldade, como em "diabolicamente bonito" ou "diabolicamente inteligente".

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.

   Travesso

   • 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.

   Sinônimosarchlyimpishlymischievouslynaughtilyplayfullypuckishlyroguishlywaggishly

   Antônimosangelicallygravelyinnocentlyseriouslysoberly