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devilish

English

Etymology

From Middle English develissh; equivalent to devil +? -ish.

Pronunciation

enPR: d?v??l, IPA^(key): /?d?v?l??/, /?d?v?l??/

Adjective

devilish (comparative more devilish, superlative most devilish)

Resembling a devil.
Characteristic of a devil.
(informal) Extreme, excessive.

Synonyms

(resembling a devil): atrocious, demoniac, deuced, diabolic, evil, fiendish, ghoulish, malicious, mischievous, nefarious, ogreish, reprobate, unhallowed, wicked
(characteristic of a devil): demonic, diabolic, diabolical, hellish, infernal, satanic, satanical
(extreme): excessive, extreme.

Derived terms

devilishly
devilishness

Translations

Adverb

devilish (comparative more devilish, superlative most devilish)

(informal) Devilishly; very; exceedingly.

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villainous

English

Etymology

From Old French vileneus

Adjective

villainous (comparative more villainous, superlative most villainous)

Of, relating to, or appropriate to a villain.
Wicked, offensive, or reprehensible in nature or behaviour; nefarious.

Alternative forms

villanous (obsolete)

Derived terms

villainousness

Translations

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devilish

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villainous

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