Devilment: meaning, definitions and examples

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devilment

 

[ หˆdษ›vษ™lmษ™nt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mischievous behavior

Devilment refers to playful mischief or mischievous behavior, often characterized by light-hearted pranks or trickery. It describes actions that are intended to cause mild trouble or fun, rather than serious harm.

Synonyms

mischief, pranks, shenanigans, troublemaking

Examples of usage

  • The children engaged in devilment, playing harmless pranks on each other.
  • His devilment during the party brought laughter and joy to everyone.
  • She couldn't resist the devilment of teasing her younger brother.
  • The devilment of the kittens made the afternoon pass quickly.

Translations

Translations of the word "devilment" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น travessura

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅเคทเฅเคŸเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Teufelstanz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kejahatan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะฐะปะพัั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ figle

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ„ใŸใšใ‚‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท malice

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ malicia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸeytanlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•…ํ–‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nezbednost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ neplecha

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆถไฝœๅ‰ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ norฤija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ djรถflaskap

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะผะฐะฝะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒแƒขแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸeytanlฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ travesura

Etymology

The term 'devilment' originates from the word 'devil', which is derived from Middle English 'devel' and from Old English 'dฤ“ofol', reflecting the influence of the Latin 'diabolus' and Greek 'diabolos'. Historically, the word encapsulated not only the literal meaning of a devil but also connoted mischievous behavior often associated with the devil's tricks. The suffix โ€˜-mentโ€™ is used to form nouns indicating a state or condition. Hence, 'devilment' embodies a condition of devil-like mischief. This term has been used since at least the 15th century and has evolved to describe behaviors that, while they may cause disruption, are often seen as playful and light-hearted rather than malicious.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,925, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.