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Devilish vs Destructive - What's the difference?

devilish | destructive | Synonyms |

Devilish is a synonym of destructive.


As adjectives the difference between devilish and destructive

is that devilish is resembling a devil while destructive is causing destruction; damaging.

As an adverb devilish

is (informal) devilishly.

devilish

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Resembling a devil.
  • Characteristic of a devil.
  • A devilish grin.
  • (informal) Extreme, excessive.
  • A devilish''' effort yielded a '''devilish success.

    Synonyms

    * (resembling a devil) atrocious, demoniac, deuced, diabolic, evil, fiendish, ghoulish, malicious, mischievous, nefarious, ogreish, reprobate, unhallowed, wicked * (characteristic of a devil) demonic, diabolic, diabolical, hellish, infernal, satanic, satanical * (extreme) excessive, extreme.

    Derived terms

    * devilishly * devilishness

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • (informal) Devilishly.
  • destructive

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Causing destruction; damaging.
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  • Causing breakdown or disassembly.
  • Catabolism is a destructive metabolism which involves the break down of molecules and release of energy.

    Synonyms

    * calamitous * catastrophic * devastating * disastrous * eradicative * harmful * pernicious * ruinous * wrackful * wreckful

    Antonyms

    * constructive * nondestructive * productive