DEVILISH

a.

2 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
a.

Resembling, characteristic of, or pertaining to, the devil; diabolical; wicked in the extreme. "Devilish wickedness." Sir P. Sidney. This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish. James iii. 15.

2.
a.

Extreme; excessive. [Colloq.] Dryden.


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