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- [dev-uh l-tree]
- /ˈdɛv əl tri/
- /ˈdevltrɪ/
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- [dev-uh l-tree]
- /ˈdɛv əl tri/
Definitions of deviltry word
- noun deviltry reckless mischief, fun, etc. 3
- abbreviation DEVILTRY devilry 3
- noun plural deviltry reckless or unrestrained mischievous behavior. 1
- noun plural deviltry extreme or utter wickedness. 1
- noun plural deviltry an act or instance of mischievous or wicked behavior. 1
- noun plural deviltry diabolic magic or art. 1
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Origin of deviltry
First appearance:
before 1780 One of the 45% newest English words
First recorded in 1780-90; variant of devilry
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Parts of speech for Deviltry
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
deviltry popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
deviltry usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for deviltry
noun deviltry
- witchcraft — the art or practices of a witch; sorcery; magic.
- offense — a violation or breaking of a social or moral rule; transgression; sin.
- roguery — roguish conduct; rascality.
- wickedness — the quality or state of being wicked.
- wrongdoing — behavior or action that is wrong, evil, or blameworthy.
Antonyms for deviltry
noun deviltry
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