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Devilry: meaning, definitions and examples

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devilry

 

[ ˈdevəlri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

evil

Wicked, cruel, or very unpleasant behavior. It can refer to malicious acts or intentions.

Synonyms

cruelty, malice, wickedness

Examples of usage

  • The devilry of the serial killer shocked the entire community.
  • His devilry knew no bounds as he plotted his revenge against his enemies.
Context #2 | Noun

mischief

Playful or mischievous behavior that is often intended to cause trouble or annoyance.

Synonyms

mischief, prank, trickery

Examples of usage

  • The children's devilry resulted in a chaotic mess in the classroom.
  • Her devilry was evident as she played pranks on her coworkers.

Translations

Translations of the word "devilry" in other languages:

🇵🇹 diabólico

🇮🇳 शैतानियत

🇩🇪 Teufelei

🇮🇩 kedigjayaan

🇺🇦 диявольщина

🇵🇱 diabelstwo

🇯🇵 悪魔の仕業 (akuma no shiwaza)

🇫🇷 diablerie

🇪🇸 diablura

🇹🇷 şeytanlık

🇰🇷 악마의 소행 (akma-ui sohaeng)

🇸🇦 شيطانية

🇨🇿 ďábelství

🇸🇰 diabolstvo

🇨🇳 恶魔行为 (èmó xíngwéi)

🇸🇮 hudičevstvo

🇮🇸 djöfulskapur

🇰🇿 шайтандық

🇬🇪 ეშმაკობა

🇦🇿 şeytanlıq

🇲🇽 diablura

Etymology

The word 'devilry' originated from the Old English 'deofol' meaning 'evil spirit', with the suffix '-ry' indicating action or behavior. Over time, it evolved to represent wicked or mischievous behavior. The concept of devilry has been prevalent in various cultures and mythologies, often associated with malevolent forces or trickster figures.

See also: devilfish, devilish.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,830, 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.