Devilish
Devilish adjective - Of, relating to, or worthy of an evil spirit.
Usage example: a devilish plan to sabotage the other party's political convention
Wicked is a synonym for devilish in fiendish topic. In some cases you can use "Wicked" instead an adjective "Devilish".
Nearby Words: devil, devilishly
Wicked
Wicked adjective - Tending to or exhibiting reckless playfulness.
Usage example: a wicked grin on his face when he said that
Devilish is a synonym for wicked in corrupt topic. You can use "Devilish" instead an adjective "Wicked", if it concerns topics such as mischievous, diabolical.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Wicked Cultured: This devilish man enjoys Bach and Mahler, crafts masterpiece portraits in his spare time and did Law & German at the University of Bristol.
Source: Creator / Derren Brown
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