Definition of devilish

devilishadjective

quỷ dữ

/ˈdevəlɪʃ//ˈdevəlɪʃ/

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.

namespace

cruel or evil

độc ác hay ác độc

Example:
  • a devilish conspiracy

    âm mưu quỷ quái

morally bad, but in a way that people find attractive

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

Example:
  • He was handsome, with a devilish charm.

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

Related words and phrases

Idioms

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.