devilish

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

Translation

adj. che assomiglia a un diavolo, pieno di energia o malizia.

Example Sentences

devilish sense of humor

senso dell'umorismo diabolico

Real-world Examples

“Devilish tricky little blighters they can be! ”

“Questi piccoli diavoli possono essere davvero insidiosi!”

Source: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Selected Edition

There was a fierce and devilish look about them.

C'era un aspetto feroce e diabolico in loro.

Source: Dream Blower Giant

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

Le intricate complessità dell'economia, Mr. Godley sembrava sopraffare altrettanto facilmente.

Source: The Economist - Comprehensive

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

Il meccanismo di frontiera è diabolico da progettare e sarà contestato all'Organizzazione Mondiale del Commercio.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

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

Lo dico solo perché dimostra la sua stolta, empia superbia e la sua abominevole e diabolica ribellione contro il clero reverendo.

Source: Moby-Dick

He thought it a devilish comfortable house.

Pensava che fosse una casa confortevole e diabolica.

Source: Washington Square

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

L'alta società era diabolica, disse, scaldandosi le gambe.

Source: Difficult Times (Part 1)

It sounds easy, but it's devilish hard.

Sembra facile, ma è diabolicamente difficile.

Source: People and Ghosts (Part 2)

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

", Un uomo di astuzia diabolica, mio signore," disse Hawat.

Source: "Dune" audiobook

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

" Sei certamente diabolicamente inconsistente!" esclamò finalmente.

Source: Washington Square

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