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devilry

/ˈdɛv.əl.ɹi/
dev · il · ry
Adverb:devilishly
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Plural:devilries
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Adjective:devilish
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• noun

1

Wicked, reckless, or mischievous behavior; playful or malicious trouble-making.

Example

"The children's eyes sparkled with harmless devilry as they planned their April Fools' prank."

2

Black magic, sorcery, or diabolical art associated with the devil or evil spirits.

Example

"Superstitious villagers in the sixteenth century often attributed crop failures and sudden illnesses to witchcraft and devilry."

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devilishly
devilishness
devilment
devilry
devious
deviously
deviousness

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in late Middle English from 'devil' (from Old English 'dēofol', via Latin from Greek 'diabolos', meaning 'slanderer' or 'accuser') plus the suffix '-ry' (from Old French '-erie'), denoting behavior or practice.

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