the Devil

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noun (1)

: the most powerful spirit of evil in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam who is often represented as the ruler of hell

the devil

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noun (2)

informal

—used to make a statement or question more forceful

What the devil are you talking about?

Where the devil have you been?

: something that is very difficult or that causes a lot of trouble

The shoes look great, but they're the devil to walk in.

Examples of the Devil in a Sentence

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In 2020, their album Even the Devil Believes debuted atop the ranking, marking the genre favorites’ inaugural leader. —

Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2024 Adding to the spectacle, the rare appearance of the Devil Comet has graced our nights, while the enchanting Northern Lights have painted the skies in vibrant colors. —

Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 27 Sep. 2024 And there’s a [Jean-Luc] Godard film, Sympathy for the Devil. —

Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Sep. 2024 However, most catholics have been conditioned to believe that Ayahuasca was created by the Devil. —

Photovogue, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the Devil

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