Pronunciation

/dɪˈvɛl/

Definitions

Noun

1. Devil (plural: devils): A personification of evil, often associated with mischief, temptation, or Satanic forces in various religious and mythological traditions. Example: “The devil is often depicted as a tempter in Christian folklore.”
2. Hellion (informal): A mischievous or捣蛋的人. Example: “My little brother is such a devil when it comes to pranks.”

Verb

1. To act in a devilish or malicious manner. Example: “The children were devilishly playing tricks on each other.”
2. To attribute a certain quality or behavior to the devil. Example: “She accused him of being the devil in disguise.”

Phrases

• “Be the devil” (informal) to cause trouble or be mischievous.
• “Deal with the devil” (idiomatic) to confront a difficult or challenging situation.
• “Play devil’s advocate” (idiomatic) to argue against one’s own position, just for the sake of debate.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “In folklore, the devil is known for tempting humans with forbidden fruit.”
• Verb: “He played devil’s advocate during the theological discussion.”
• Phrasal: “She had to deal with the devil when negotiating the contract.”

Synonyms

• Fiend
• Demon
• Wicked
• Rascal
• Scoundrel
• Rogue
• Imp

Antonyms

• Saint
• Angel
• Innocent
• Good
• Righteous