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devilishness

/ˈdɛv.əl.ɪʃ.nəs/
dev · il · ish · ness

Adverb:devilishly
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• noun

1

The quality or state of being playfully mischievous, roguish, or impish.

Example

"A hint of devilishness sparkled in the child's eyes right before he hid his sister's shoes."


2

Extreme wickedness, malice, or cruel behavior worthy of a devil.

Example

"The sheer devilishness of the plot shocked everyone who read the historical documents."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Devilishness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/devilishness
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