devilish

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

Translation

adj. liknande en djävul, full av energi eller bus.

Example Sentences

devilish sense of humor

ond humor

Real-world Examples

“Devilish tricky little blighters they can be! ”

”De kan vara riktigt listiga och svåra!”

Source: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Selected Edition

There was a fierce and devilish look about them.

Det fanns en vild och djävulsk blick i deras ögon.

Source: Dream Blower Giant

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

Ekonomins djävulska komplexiteter verkade överväldiga Mr Godley lika enkelt.

Source: The Economist - Comprehensive

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

Gränsmekanismen är djävulsk att utforma och kommer att utmanas vid Världshandelsorganisationen.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

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

Jag säger att det bara visar hans dumma, ogudsliga stolthet och avskyvärda, djävulska uppror mot den ärrade prästerskapen.

Source: Moby-Dick

He thought it a devilish comfortable house.

Han tyckte att det var ett djävulskt bekvämt hus.

Source: Washington Square

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

”Devilish hög samhälle,” sa han och värmde sina ben.

Source: Difficult Times (Part 1)

It sounds easy, but it's devilish hard.

Det låter enkelt, men det är djävulskt svårt.

Source: People and Ghosts (Part 2)

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

”En man av djävulsk list, min herre,” sa Hawat.

Source: "Dune" audiobook

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

”Du är verkligen djävulskt inkonsekvent!” utbrast han till slut.

Source: Washington Square

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