devil
Translation
devil, fiend, rascal
Examples
The story was about a fight between an angel and a devil.
The story was about a fight between an angel and a devil.
He is a real devil for playing pranks.
He is a real devil for playing pranks.
Speak of the devil, here he comes now.
Speak of the devil, here he comes now.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) devil a supernatural being The story is about a fight with the devil.
Similar Words
Synonyms: demon, fiend; Antonyms: angel, saint
Etymology
From Greek 'diabolos' meaning 'slanderer'.
Memory Tips
Picture the classic cartoon image of a character with a little devil on one shoulder and an angel on the other.