<adv.all> the socialists are further handicapped if they believe that capitalists are not only wicked but also devilishly clever [ adj ]
showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil
<adj.all> devilish schemes the cold calculation and diabolic art of some statesmen the diabolical expression on his face a mephistophelian glint in his eye
playful in an appealingly bold way
<adj.all> a roguish grin
Devilish \Dev"il*ish\, a. 1. Resembling, characteristic of, or pertaining to, the devil; diabolical; wicked in the extreme. ``Devilish wickedness.'' --Sir P. Sidney.
This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish. --James iii. 15.
She testified Mrs. Lundgren taught female cult members to be "carnal, sensual and devilish" and helped plan the Avery slayings.
And "Richard III," graced by the flamboyantly devilish performance of Andrew Jarvis in the title role, works quite well with its business-suited politicians and bravura press-conference ending.
We've never had this in Masonry before." Officials decided Monday that yoga isn't so devilish after all.