: 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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Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, in Mexico, Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway walk the runway at the Devil Wears Prada 2 Mexico City premiere and fan event, and over in Los Angeles, Dan Levy and Sarah Levy have a siblings' day out.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
So much of Queen’s life in Between the Devil is without her permission—the move from Los Angeles, the work, the abandoning of a degree.
—Diana Arterian
august 21, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Bringing the Devil and a Prayer Tour to Crescent Ballroom in Phoenix on Friday, April 24.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, in Mexico, Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway walk the runway at the Devil Wears Prada 2 Mexico City premiere and fan event, and over in Los Angeles, Dan Levy and Sarah Levy have a siblings' day out.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
The area’s storied ship and plane disappearances have sparked urban legends, earning it the ominous nickname of the Devil’s Triangle.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
So much of Queen’s life in Between the Devil is without her permission—the move from Los Angeles, the work, the abandoning of a degree.
—Diana Arterian
august 21, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2025
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“The Devil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Devil. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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