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devilish

[dev-uh-lish, dev-lish] / ˈdɛv ə lɪʃ, ˈdɛv lɪʃ /


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They’re cartoons with real relationships, full of devilish takes on media and pop and consumer culture, with jokes that twist in the air like an Olympic ski jumper before landing on their feet going backward.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

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

Australian scientists have discovered a new native bee species with tiny horns - and given it a suitably devilish name.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2025

“Because, foolish girl,” she huffed, turning around from the fireplace with a devilish grin, “I am Madam Lucille herself.”

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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