DEVILISH, a.
1. Partaking of the qualities of the devil diabolical very evil and mischievous malicious as a devilish scheme devilish wickedness.
2. Having communication with the devil pertaining to the devil.
3. Excessive enormous in a vulgar and ludicrous sense as a devilish cheat.
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