: 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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Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 5 Sep. 2024
Rock subgenres also thrived, with hair metal bands such as Mötley Crüe (Shout at the Devil, 1983), Poison and Bon Jovi (Slippery When Wet, 1986) combining hook-laden hard rock with flamboyant fashion and stage performances.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 4 Sep. 2024
Instead of fearing this feeling and running from it, use this month as a great opportunity to face your inner demons head-on as the Devil card arrives.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2024
The Challenge 40 Trailer: CT Exits on a Stretcher, Johnny 'Bananas' Calls Himself 'the Right Hand of the Devil'
While viewers will have to wait until the Aug. 21 episode to see who ends up in the first elimination, Devenanzio promises that season 40 will be bigger than any of its predecessors.
—Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024
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Noun
Child Star is produced by OBB Media’s Michael D. Ratner, who directed and produced Lovato’s 2021 documentary, Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil, along with Scott Ratner, Miranda Sherman, Kfir Goldberg and Lovato.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 5 Sep. 2024
Rock subgenres also thrived, with hair metal bands such as Mötley Crüe (Shout at the Devil, 1983), Poison and Bon Jovi (Slippery When Wet, 1986) combining hook-laden hard rock with flamboyant fashion and stage performances.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 4 Sep. 2024
Instead of fearing this feeling and running from it, use this month as a great opportunity to face your inner demons head-on as the Devil card arrives.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2024
The Challenge 40 Trailer: CT Exits on a Stretcher, Johnny 'Bananas' Calls Himself 'the Right Hand of the Devil'
While viewers will have to wait until the Aug. 21 episode to see who ends up in the first elimination, Devenanzio promises that season 40 will be bigger than any of its predecessors.
—Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024
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“The Devil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Devil. Accessed 21 Sep. 2024.
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