Sentence examples for devilish about from inspiring English sources

There was absolutely nothing "devilish" about it.

Initially Elin Kastlander was alone onstage, sitting in a high chair, spinning off devilish lyrics about broken hearts and ingested substances.

Dead pets, severed limbs, black Irish humor -- Martin McDonagh ("Pillowman") is up to his old tricks in this devilish comedy about terrorism and torture (1 45).

Dead pets, severed limbs, black Irish humor -- Martin McDonagh ("The Pillowman") is up to his old tricks in this devilish comedy about terrorism and torture (1 45).

The premise of "Bad Milo!," Jacob Vaughan's devilish comedy about a mild-mannered accountant with an angry critter lodged in his colon, is not nearly as gross as it sounds.

The mail brought a devilish question about breakfast bagels, while someone wanted to know where to get a drink and a bite after seeing "The Merchant of Venice" on Broadway.

Shooting in L.A. Devilish comedy about a timid girl who is possessed by Mr. Scratch and subsequently pursued by a lovable rogue and scoundrel.

The more devilish debates are about how fast to act once the decision has been made, and how to carry it out.

One woman -- I think she sold candles or something -- moaned about "devilish twitching" and "committing impudences".

After half a dozen "Paranormal Activity" installments, the mini-phenomenon that is "Cloverfield" and a score of interchangeable stories about devilish encounters and digital transgressions, there's not much in this format that hasn't been aped ad nauseam.

Those who work with him now gush about his devilish wit, his inclusive directing style and his gift for the genuine compliment.