Definition of the word devilish

Pronunciation of vocabulary devilish

devilishadjective

quỷ dữ

/ˈdevəlɪʃ//ˈdevəlɪʃ/

Origin of the word devilish

The word "devilish" originates from the Old English word "deofol," meaning "devil." This term itself evolved from the Proto-Germanic word "diabulus," which ultimately traces back to the Greek "diabolos," meaning "slanderer" or "accuser." Over time, "deofol" transformed into "devil" in English, and the adjective "devilish" emerged to describe something associated with or resembling the devil, often implying wickedness, malice, or evil intent.

Vocabulary summary devilish

typeadjective

meaningevil, wicked, fiendish; wicked, malicious, vicious

Example of vocabulary devilishnamespace

meaning

cruel or evil

độc ác hay ác độc

  • a devilish conspiracy

    âm mưu quỷ quái

  • The food at the restaurant was devilishly spicy, leaving my taste buds tingling with each bite.

    Đồ ăn ở nhà hàng cực kỳ cay, khiến vị giác của tôi rung lên sau mỗi lần cắn.

  • The villain's plan was devilishly cunning, catching everyone off guard.

    Kế hoạch của kẻ phản diện vô cùng xảo quyệt, khiến mọi người trở tay không kịp.

  • She wore a devilishly red dress that turned heads and stole the show.

    Cô ấy mặc một chiếc váy đỏ quyến rũ, thu hút mọi ánh nhìn và trở thành tâm điểm chú ý.

  • The magic trick was devilishly difficult, leaving the audience in awe and amazement.

    Màn ảo thuật này cực kỳ khó, khiến khán giả vô cùng kinh ngạc và thích thú.

meaning

morally bad, but in a way that people find attractive

xấu về mặt đạo đức, nhưng theo cách mà mọi người thấy hấp dẫn

  • He was handsome, with a devilish charm.

    Anh ấy đẹp trai, có sức quyến rũ quỷ dị.

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary devilish

Idioms of vocabulary devilish

have/want none of something
to refuse to accept something
  • I offered to pay but he was having none of it.
  • They pretended to be enthusiastic about my work but then suddenly decided they wanted none of it.
    • none but
    (literary)only
  • None but he knew the truth.
    • none the less
    despite this fact
    none other than
    used to emphasize who or what somebody/something is, when this is surprising
  • Her first customer was none other than Mrs Obama.

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