Pronunciation: /ˈdɛvəl/
noun a supernatural being considered the personification of evil and the enemy of God and humankind
A1 The devil is often depicted as a red creature with horns and a tail.
A2 Some people believe that the devil tempts them to do bad things.
B1 In some religions, the devil is seen as the ultimate symbol of evil.
B2 The devil is a common figure in literature and folklore, often portrayed as a trickster.
C1 Throughout history, the devil has been used as a metaphor for the darker aspects of human nature.
C2 The concept of the devil varies greatly across different cultures and belief systems.
verb not applicable
A1 She devilishly snuck up behind him and scared him.
A2 The mischievous cat devilishly knocked over the vase.
B1 The children devilishly plotted to play a prank on their teacher.
B2 The politician devilishly manipulated the situation to his advantage.
C1 The criminal devilishly orchestrated the heist with precision.
C2 The mastermind devilishly executed his plan flawlessly.
adjective not applicable
A1 She thought her brother was a devil for hiding her favorite toy.
A2 The children were scared of the devilish laughter coming from the old house.
B1 The devil wind blew fiercely, knocking over trees and power lines.
B2 The devilish plan to overthrow the government was foiled by undercover agents.
C1 The CEO was known for his devil-may-care attitude towards risk-taking in business.
C2 The artist's devilishly clever use of color and light created a mesmerizing masterpiece.
adverb not applicable
A1 She looked at him with devilish grin.
A2 He drove devilishly fast down the highway.
B1 The devilishly handsome actor stole the show.
B2 The dessert was devilishly delicious.
C1 The politician's devilishly clever tactics won him the election.
C2 The devilishly intricate plot of the novel kept readers guessing until the end.
pronoun not applicable
A1 The devil made me do it.
A2 The devil whispered in my ear, tempting me to give in.
B1 Some people believe the devil is a symbol of evil in many religions.
B2 The devil is often portrayed as a cunning and deceitful character in literature and folklore.
C1 Throughout history, the devil has been used as a metaphor for human temptation and sin.
C2 In some cultures, the devil is seen as a powerful force that tests one's faith and morality.
preposition not applicable
A1 The devil in the details is important when following a recipe.
A2 She found herself in a devil of a situation when her car broke down in the middle of nowhere.
B1 The devil of a boss made everyone work late on Fridays.
B2 He was accused of being the devil in disguise for his deceptive actions.
C1 The devil of a storm caused widespread damage to the town.
C2 The devil of a plan was finally revealed after months of secrecy.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I don't like spiders, devil I think they're creepy.
A2 I wanted to go for a walk, devil it started raining.
B1 She was excited to start her new job, devil she was nervous about meeting new people.
B2 The movie was entertaining, devil it was a bit predictable.
C1 He was a talented musician, devil he lacked confidence in his abilities.
C2 The project was successful, devil it required a lot of hard work and dedication.
interjection not applicable
A1 Oh devil! I forgot my keys at home.
A2 The devil made me do it!
B1 Well, devil take it! I'm not going to do that again.
B2 The devil is in the details, so be sure to double check everything.
C1 Oh, devil's advocate, let's consider the other side of the argument.
C2 Sometimes I feel like the devil is playing tricks on me.
article not applicable
A1 The devil is often depicted as a red creature with horns and a tail.
A2 Some people believe that the devil tempts them to do bad things.
B1 In some cultures, the devil is seen as the ultimate symbol of evil.
B2 The devil is a common figure in literature and folklore, often portrayed as a cunning trickster.
C1 Many religions have their own interpretations of the devil and his role in the world.
C2 The concept of the devil has been a source of debate and discussion among theologians for centuries.
formal The accused claimed to be possessed by the devil during the trial.
informal I swear, that guy is a real devil when it comes to negotiations.
slang Watch out for that dude, he's a total devil in disguise.
figurative The devil on my shoulder was telling me to skip work and go to the beach instead.
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