Devilish vs Malice - What's the difference?
devilish | malice |
Resembling a devil.
Characteristic of a devil.
(informal) Extreme, excessive.
Intention to harm or deprive in an illegal or immoral way. Desire to take pleasure in another's misfortune.
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As an adjective devilish
is resembling a devil.As an adverb devilish
is (informal) devilishly.As a noun malice is
intention to harm or deprive in an illegal or immoral way desire to take pleasure in another's misfortune.devilish
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- A devilish grin.
- 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 * devilishnessmalice
English
Noun
(-)- not only was there no gratitude (which he could psychologically handle) but downright malice showed itself instead.