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devilish
adjective
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Divide devilish into syllables:

dev · il · ish

How to pronounce devilish:

Definition of devilish:

devilish (adjective):
of or like a devil
resembling or befitting a devil such as
showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil.

Synonyms for devilish:

detestableinappropriateevilinsaneunconscionableendlessexecrableexcessiveunbearablediabolic
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