devilish - Meaning in Punjabi

Practice

devilish - Meaning in Punjabi

Sorry, exact match is not available in the bilingual dictionary.

13

We are constantly improving our dictionaries. Still, it is possible that some words are not available. You can ask other members in forums, or send us email. We will try and help.

Definitions and Meaning of devilish in English

devilish adjective

1. showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil

   Synonyms

   diabolic, diabolical, mephistophelean, mephistophelean, mephistophelian, mephistophelian

   Examples

   • "a mephistophelian glint in his eye"
   • "devilish schemes"
   • "the cold calculation and diabolic art of some statesmen"
   • "the diabolical expression on his face"
2. playful in an appealingly bold way

   Synonyms

   rascally, roguish

   Example

   • "a roguish grin"

devilish abverb

1. in a playfully devilish manner

   Synonyms

   devilishly

   Example

   • "the socialists are further handicapped if they believe that capitalists are not only wicked but also devilishly clever"

Description

A devil is the personification of evil as it is conceived in various cultures and religious traditions. It is seen as the objectification of a hostile and destructive force. Jeffrey Burton Russell states that the different conceptions of the devil can be summed up as 1) a principle of evil independent from God, 2) an aspect of God, 3) a created being turning evil, and 4) a symbol of human evil.

Also see "Devil" on Wikipedia

SHABDKOSH Apps

Shabdkosh  Premium

Ad-free experience & much more

Learn More

Developed nations and languages

There is a strong narrative on English among India's financially and educationally elite classes. The narrative is that English is the only way to… Read more »

French words used in English

Using French words while talking in English is not new. French has been a part of English language for a very long time now. Learn these and add them… Read more »

Direct and Indirect speech

Knowing how to use direct and indirect speech in English is considered important in spoken English. Read the article below and understand how to use… Read more »

Read more articles »