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devilish

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


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Naturally, it now promotes potatoes as a trick-or-treat option—or “trick-or-tater,” as the association puts it—and suggests any number of Halloween-themed potato recipes, such as one for Devilish Potatoes, a twist on deviled eggs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

Devilish training led to local races, then larger competitions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2020

Devilish greens foiled golfers all over the Jack Nicklaus design Tuesday.

From Washington Post • Oct. 11, 2016

The Dastardly Death of the Devilish Director’s Daughter When reading Marisha Pessl’s Night Film, you might want to roll your eyes, but they’ll be glued to the page.

From Slate • Sep. 6, 2013

“I like to think I make up for the rather significant, err...beauty gap in other ways. Devilish charm and impeccable character, for instance.”

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston




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