26984 words

devils

8 definitions • 6 examples
1
an evil being, often represented in human form but with a tail and horns
2
a powerful evil force and the enemy of God in Christianity and Judaism
3
someone, especially a child, who behaves badly:

Examples:

little/young devil Those little/young devils broke my window.
4
a person who enjoys doing things people might disapprove of:

Examples:

"I'm going to wear a short black skirt and thigh-length boots." "Ooh, you devil!"
be a devil Have another slice of cake - go on, be a devil!
5
used with an adjective to describe someone and express your opinion about something that has happened to them:

Examples:

lucky devil I hear you've got a new car, you lucky devil!
poor devil He's been ill for weeks, poor devil.
6
an evil being, often represented in human form but with a tail and horns
7
The Devil, in Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, is the most powerful evil spirit.
8
The devil can be used to give emphasis to a question:

Examples:

What the devil are you doing?

Navigation