devilish

• Описывает кого-то или что-то злое, озорное или игриво-коварное.

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.

   Дьявольский

   • 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.

   Синонимыdemonicdiabolicalevilfiendishinfernalmalevolentmaliciousnefarioussatanicvillainouswicked

   Антонимыangelicgoodrighteoussaintlyvirtuous

2. Playfully mischievousB2informal

   Playful in an appealingly bold or cheeky way.

   Озорной

   • 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.

   Синонимыarchcheekyimpishmischievouspuckishroguishwaggish

   Антонимыearnestgraveserioussobersolemn

• Наречие, означающее «чрезвычайно» или «очень», часто используется для усиления в неформальном контексте. Также может нести оттенок озорства или злодейства, как в «дьявольски красивый» или «дьявольски умный». Форма совпадает с прилагательным.

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.

   Озорно

   • 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.

   Синонимыarchlyimpishlymischievouslynaughtilyplayfullypuckishlyroguishlywaggishly

   Антонимыangelicallygravelyinnocentlyseriouslysoberly