devilish

Example Sentences

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How wordplay and devilish games of deduction can be as satisfying to the soul as a song.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

And Universal's horror sequel "Black Phone 2," once again starring Ethan Hawke as a devilish villain, came in fifth place at $2.7 million.

From Barron's • Nov. 16, 2025

He said he found Mr Combs there in a towel, slouched on a chair with a "devilish" look on his face, and a broken vase on the floor.

From BBC • May 12, 2025

Think of the devilish “Ave Satani” in Jerry Goldsmith’s “The Omen” score or John Williams’ “Duel of the Fates” from “The Phantom Menace.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2025

Joyce'Ann! was worse* She got a devilish delight oat of sitting smack down on his rump when he was stretched out working.

From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson