: the most powerful spirit of evil in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam who is often represented as the ruler of hell
informal
1
—used to make a statement or question more forceful
What the devil are you talking about?
Where the devil have you been?
2
: something that is very difficult or that causes a lot of trouble
The shoes look great, but they're the devil to walk in.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
In Daredevil: Born Again, Frank becomes the devil on the Devil's shoulder.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Additional past credits include starring roles in The Suicide Squad, Dune: Part One, The Last Voyage of the Demeter and Late Night with the Devil.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
Casting for the Devil Wears Prada star as Verity was announced in November 2024, while the Trap actor’s news was shared the following month.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
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Noun
That resurrection comes at a cost, however, because now he's got a new assignment: tracking down demons who have escaped Hell and sending them back to the Devil.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
In Daredevil: Born Again, Frank becomes the devil on the Devil's shoulder.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Additional past credits include starring roles in The Suicide Squad, Dune: Part One, The Last Voyage of the Demeter and Late Night with the Devil.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
Casting for the Devil Wears Prada star as Verity was announced in November 2024, while the Trap actor’s news was shared the following month.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
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“The Devil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Devil. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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