devilish

[US]/'dev(ə)lɪʃ/
[UK]/'dɛvəlɪʃ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. menyerupai iblis, penuh energi atau nakal.

Example Sentences

devilish sense of humor

humor yang licik

Real-world Examples

“Devilish tricky little blighters they can be! ”

Mereka bisa menjadi sangat licik dan merepotkan!

Source: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Selected Edition

There was a fierce and devilish look about them.

Ada tatapan sengit dan licik tentang mereka.

Source: Dream Blower Giant

The devilish intricacies of economics Mr Godley seemed to overwhelm just as effortlessly.

Kerumitan ekonomi yang licik tampaknya membuat Mr Godley kewalahan dengan mudah.

Source: The Economist - Comprehensive

The border mechanism is devilish to design and will be challenged at the World Trade Organisation.

Mekanisme perbatasan itu sulit untuk dirancang dan akan ditantang di Organisasi Perdagangan Dunia.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

I say it only shows his foolish, impious pride, and abominable, devilish rebellion against the reverend clergy.

Saya katakan itu hanya menunjukkan kesombongan yang bodoh, tidak saleh, dan pemberontakan yang keji dan licik terhadap pendeta.

Source: Moby-Dick

He thought it a devilish comfortable house.

Dia menganggapnya sebagai rumah yang sangat nyaman.

Source: Washington Square

Devilish high society, ' he said, warming his legs.

Masyarakat kelas atas yang licik, ' katanya, menghangatkan kakinya.

Source: Difficult Times (Part 1)

It sounds easy, but it's devilish hard.

Kedengarannya mudah, tetapi itu sangat sulit.

Source: People and Ghosts (Part 2)

" A man of devilish cunning, my Lord, " Hawat said.

" Seorang pria yang licik, Tuanku," kata Hawat.

Source: "Dune" audiobook

" You certainly are devilish inconsistent" ! he broke out at last.

" Anda pasti sangat tidak konsisten!" serunya akhirnya.

Source: Washington Square

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