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devilishness Synonyms

Another word for devilishness

Choosing another word for devilishness depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
mischievousness
impishness
Strong
roguishness
devilry
deviltry
puckishness
rascality
naughtiness

• noun (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

"The sheer fiendishness of the plot shocked everyone who read the historical documents."

Strongest
fiendishness
wickedness
Strong
malevolence
diabolism
malice
villainy
evil

Opposites of devilishness

The opposite of devilishness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

saintliness
goodness
righteousness
benevolence
innocence
virtue
obedience
See all opposites of devilishness

• Nearby Words

devil
devilish
devilishly
devilishness
devilment
devilry
devious

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Devilishness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/devilishness
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