Blue Devil

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /blu ˈdɛvəl/

Definitions of blue devil

noun a member of the Duke University athletic teams, known as the Blue Devils

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a blue devil at the zoo.

A2 The blue devil fish is known for its vibrant color.

B1 Legend has it that the blue devil haunts the old castle.

B2 The blue devil mascot pumped up the crowd at the game.

C1 The blue devil statue stood tall in the town square.

C2 The rare blue devil butterfly fluttered gracefully in the garden.

Examples of blue devil in a Sentence

formal The university's mascot is the blue devil.

informal I heard the blue devil is the best team in the conference.

slang Watch out for the blue devil on the court, they're unstoppable.

figurative His temper was like a blue devil, fierce and unpredictable.

Grammatical Forms of blue devil

past tense

blued deviled

plural

blue devils

comparative

bluer devil

superlative

bluest devil

present tense

blue devils

future tense

will blue devil

perfect tense

have blue deviled

continuous tense

is blue deviling

singular

blue devil

positive degree

blue devil

infinitive

to blue devil

gerund

blue deviling

participle

blue deviled

Origin and Evolution of blue devil

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'blue devil' originated as a nickname for a mischievous or troublesome person.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'blue devil' has evolved to also refer to a supernatural being or demon with blue skin or a blue aura, often associated with folklore and mythology.