Definition of devil - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
cookingtr. US prepare food with spices making it spicytr. US
- She deviled the eggs for the party.
2.
annoyancetr. annoy or bother persistentlytr.
- The noise from the construction site deviled him all day.
3.
subordinate workintr. Rare UK work for someone without recognitionintr. Rare UK
- He deviled for the lawyer during his internship.
Noun
1.
theologychief evil spirit and enemy of God
- The devil is often depicted with horns and a tail.
2.
behaviormischievous or wicked person
- He's a little devil, always causing trouble.
3.
difficultydifficult or annoying thing
- This math problem is a real devil.
4.
animalcarnivorous marsupial native to Tasmania
- The Tasmanian devil is native to Australia.
5.
weatherRare small whirlwind raising dust or sandRare
- We saw a devil swirling in the desert.
Images of devil
carnivorous marsupial native to Tasmania 
small whirlwind raising dust or sand
Expressions with devil
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small representation or embodiment of a devil
The statue was a little devil with horns.
person who is clever and deceitful
He is such a crafty devil, always finding ways to trick people.
decorative objects shaped like horns
The costume included red devil horns on a headband.
person with exceptionally good fortune
He won the lottery again, the lucky devil!
prefer dealing with known problems than unknown ones
Better the devil you know than the devil you don't know.
tell someone to go away, often with anger or annoyance
He told me to go to the devil when I asked again.
hit or punish someone very severely
The bully beat the devil out of him after school.
very lively, mischievous, sometimes hard to control
The kids were full of the devil at the party.
encourage someone to take a risk
Go on, be a devil and try the spicy dish.
person who seems good but is actually bad
She seemed nice, but she was a devil in disguise.
warns that small details can cause big problems or difficulties
The devil is in the details when signing contracts.
people with nothing to do may cause trouble
Idle hands do the devil's work, so keep yourself busy.
very quickly or fast
She worked like the devil to finish the project on time.
extremely good luck that seems impossible or magical
He survived again, must be the luck of the devil.
individual you feel sorry for due to misfortune
The poor devil was caught in the rain without an umbrella.
cause trouble or chaos
The kids raised the devil in the classroom when the teacher left.
used when someone appears unexpectedly after being mentioned
We were just talking about you, speak of the devil!
used when someone appears unexpectedly after being mentioned
We were just talking about you, talk of the devil!
wrongdoers back one another and often avoid punishment
He kept escaping consequences— the devil looks after his own.
engage in risky or dangerous behavior
He knew he was dancing with the devil by getting involved in illegal activities.
compromise morals for personal gain
She dealt with the devil to get the promotion.
look showing intense determination or anger
She had a devil in her eyes during the competition.
person who is very wicked or mischievous
Everyone says he's a devil in the flesh.
extremely difficult, unpleasant, or impressive in a negative way
It was a devil of a problem to solve.
Origin of devil
Greek, diabolos (slanderer)
Terms with devil included in their meaning
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religion
relating to Satan or devil worship
religion
worship or reverence of Satan or the Devil
supernatural being
evil spirit or devil
religious symbol
symbol of the devil in Christian symbolism
animal
baby Tasmanian devil
devilish
of or relating to the devil
mythology
the devil or a supreme evil being
mythology
devil bird, an avian cryptid of Sri Lanka
demon
chief demon or devil
symbolism
symbol of evil or the devil
acr: devil facial tumor disease
sickness affecting Tasmanian devils
devil worship
worship of devils or evil spirits
devil-like
in a manner resembling the devil
transformation
turn into a devil or make devilish
devil activities
activities enlisting aid of devils
devil belief
belief in and reverence for devils
devil-worshipper
person who worships the devil
transformation
turn someone or something into a devil
carnival character
person in devil-like costume in Caribbean carnivals
abr: Lucifer
name for the devil in some stories or religions
mythology
resembling a devil in appearance or behavior
devil
evil spirit or being in Islamic belief
Australian whirlwind
small whirlwind or dust devil in Australia
religion
name for the devil in Christian belief
Examples of devil in a sentence
They decided to devil the shrimp for the appetizer. His constant questions deviled her during the meeting. The persistent fly deviled the cat all afternoon. She deviled for the professor, organizing his research notes. During her early career, she deviled for a famous author. Many fear the devil in religious tales.
The devil is a central figure in many myths. That child is a real devil in class. The little devil hid my keys again. The bureaucracy was a devil to navigate. His old car was a devil to repair. A devil was spotted near the forest edge. Devils are known for their fierce nature. A devil danced across the dusty road. The devil formed quickly, scattering leaves everywhere.
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- French:assaisonner, diable, ...
- German:scharf würzen, Teufel, ...
- Italian:rendere piccante, diavolo, ...
- Spanish:condimentar, diablo, ...
- Portuguese:apimentar, diabo, ...
- Chinese:加香料, 魔鬼, ...
- Japanese:辛く味付けする, 悪魔, ...
- Arabic:تَبَّلَ بِالتَّوَابِلِ الحَارَّة, إِبْلِيس, ...
- Hebrew:לְתַבֵּל, שָׂטָן, ...
- Russian:приправлять, дьявол, ...
- Ukrainian:приготувати з прянощами, диявол, ...
- Hindi:मसालेदार बनाना, शैतान, ...
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