Devilish and Sober

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Devilish adjective - Tending to or exhibiting reckless playfulness.

Usage example: a devilish grin that told us he was up to something

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Sober is an antonym for devilish.

Nearby Words: devil, devilishly

Sober adjective - Completely lacking in playfulness.

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Devilish is an antonym for sober.

Nearby Words: soberly, soberness, sobering, sobered

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