devilish

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

Translation

adj. que se assemelha a um diabo, cheio de energia ou travessura.

Example Sentences

devilish sense of humor

senso de humor diabólico

Real-world Examples

“Devilish tricky little blighters they can be! ”

“Eles podem ser incrivelmente difíceis e traiçoeiros!”

Source: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Selected Edition

There was a fierce and devilish look about them.

Havia um olhar feroz e diabólico sobre eles.

Source: Dream Blower Giant

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

As intrincadas complexidades diabólicas da economia pareciam sobrecarregar o Sr. Godley com a mesma facilidade.

Source: The Economist - Comprehensive

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

O mecanismo de fronteira é diabólico de se projetar e será contestado na Organização Mundial do Comércio.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

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

Eu digo que isso apenas mostra seu tolo, impio orgulho e abominável, diabólica rebelião contra o clero reverenciado.

Source: Moby-Dick

He thought it a devilish comfortable house.

Ele achou que era uma casa diabolicamente confortável.

Source: Washington Square

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

Alta sociedade diabólica, disse ele, aquecendo as pernas.

Source: Difficult Times (Part 1)

It sounds easy, but it's devilish hard.

Parece fácil, mas é diabolicamente difícil.

Source: People and Ghosts (Part 2)

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

"", Um homem de diabólica astúcia, meu senhor", disse Hawat.

Source: "Dune" audiobook

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

Você certamente é diabolicamente inconsistente!

Source: Washington Square

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