noun Download 🔗Share An evil creature. Examples : "In the old story, the villagers believed devils lived in the dark forest, bringing bad luck and fear. " religion mythology supernatural character soul being inhuman Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (with article) The chief devil; Satan. Examples : "The priest warned the villagers against worshipping false idols, saying only the Devil's influence leads to sin. " religion mythology theology supernatural Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A fictional image of a man, usually red or orange in skin color; with a set of horns on his head, a pointed goatee and a long tail and carrying a pitchfork; that represents evil and portrayed to children in an effort to discourage bad behavior. Examples : "During Halloween, many children dress up as devils to get candy. " mythology religion character supernatural moral Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The bad part of the conscience; the opposite to the angel. Examples : "The devil in me wants to let him suffer." soul theology religion character moral mind philosophy supernatural Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A wicked or naughty person, or one who harbors reckless, spirited energy, especially in a mischievous way; usually said of a young child. Examples : "Those two kids are devils in a toy store." character person attitude family religion mythology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A thing that is awkward or difficult to understand or do. Examples : "That math problem was a devil." thing abstract Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (with an article, as an intensifier) Hell. Examples : "She is having a devil of a time fixing it." supernatural theology religion Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A person, especially a man; used to express a particular opinion of him, usually in the phrases poor devil and lucky devil. Examples : ""That poor devil failed his exam again; he must be so disappointed." " person character language Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A dust devil. Examples : "We watched as two small devils danced across the dry, empty field, swirling dust into the air. " weather environment nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (Christian Science) An evil or erring entity. Examples : "According to Mary Baker Eddy, sickness and fear are not God's creations, but rather devils whispering negativity into our minds. " religion theology supernatural soul Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (in compounds) A barren, unproductive and unused area. Examples : "devil strip" area environment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A dish, as a bone with the meat, broiled and excessively peppered; a grill with Cayenne pepper. Examples : "My grandfather loves to make devils – spicy, broiled chicken wings – whenever we have a family barbecue. " food Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A machine for tearing or cutting rags, cotton, etc. Examples : "The old textile factory still used devils to break down the fabric scraps for recycling. " machine industry technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A Tasmanian devil. Examples : "The wildlife park had two devils, one named Kevin and the other named Sheila. " animal nature organism Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An endurance event where riders who fall behind are periodically eliminated. Examples : "The cycling race, called "devils," was brutal; each lap, the last rider was out until only one remained. " sport event race Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To make like a devil; to invest with the character of a devil. Examples : "The gossip relentlessly devils her reputation, twisting every action into something malicious. " character inhuman supernatural religion theology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To annoy or bother. Examples : "My little brother often devils me by hiding my things. " character action attitude human Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To work as a ‘devil’; to work for a lawyer or writer without fee or recognition. Examples : ""As a young law student, she devils for a senior partner, hoping to gain experience and build her resume." " work job writing law literature business Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To prepare (food) with spices, making it spicy: Examples : "My mom often devils the eggs with mustard and paprika for our picnics. " food Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading