Devil: meaning, definitions and examples

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devil

[ ˈdɛv(ə)l ]

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supernatural

A supernatural being, typically portrayed as evil and often associated with the underworld, temptations, and sin.

Synonyms

Lucifer, Satan, demon

Examples of usage

The devil is often depicted with horns and a pitchfork.
Many religions believe in the concept of a devil as a personification of evil.

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informal

A person who is very clever and mischievous, often in a playful or harmless way.

Synonyms

imp, rascal, trickster

Examples of usage

He's a little devil, always playing pranks on his friends.
Don't be fooled by her innocent face, she's a little devil in disguise.

Translations

Translations of the word "devil" in other languages:

🇵🇹 diabo

🇮🇳 शैतान

🇩🇪 Teufel

🇮🇩 iblis

🇺🇦 диявол

🇵🇱 diabeł

🇯🇵 悪魔 (akuma)

🇫🇷 diable

🇪🇸 diablo

🇹🇷 şeytan

🇰🇷 악마 (akma)

🇸🇦 شيطان (shaytan)

🇨🇿 ďábel

🇸🇰 diabol

🇨🇳 恶魔 (èmó)

🇸🇮 hudič

🇮🇸 djöfull

🇰🇿 шайтан

🇬🇪 ეშმაკი (eshmaki)

🇦🇿 şeytan

🇲🇽 diablo

Word origin

The word 'devil' originated from the Old English 'dēofol', which in turn came from the Latin 'diabolus', meaning 'slanderer' or 'accuser'. In various religious and mythological traditions, the devil is often depicted as a malevolent being who opposes God and tempts humans into sin. The concept of the devil has been a prominent figure in literature, art, and popular culture for centuries.