devil — an evil spirit; Satan
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an evil spirit; Satan
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdevəl/
Example Sentences
- My roommate is a real devil when it comes to stealing my snacks.
- The teacher said I was a little devil for putting salt in the sugar bowl.
- He's caught between the devil and the deep blue sea.
devil
NOUN[/ˈdevəl/]
an evil spirit; Satan
A horned devil whispers temptation into a knight's ear before battle.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Greek diabolos (one who slanders or accuses), literally meaning 'one who throws across or divides'. It passed through Latin as diabolus, then Old English deofol, before developing into the modern English devil.
Breakdown
dia- (through, across) + ballein (to throw) = literally 'to throw across', metaphorically 'to slander or divide'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My roommate is a real devil when it comes to stealing my snacks.”
“The teacher said I was a little devil for putting salt in the sugar bowl.”
“He's caught between the devil and the deep blue sea.”
“She has the devil's own luck at gambling.”
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