devilment

noun

ˈde-vᵊl-mənt How to pronounce devilment (audio)
Definition of devilmentnext
as in mischief
playful, reckless behavior that is not intended to cause serious harm his devilment at school remains the stuff of local legend

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Recent Examples of devilment Mustard and vinegar provide the devilment for a flavorful bite, particularly when topped with a scattering of scallions and paprika. — Saveur Editors, Saveur, 5 Feb. 2025 But even if truffles are beyond your pay grade, there is plenty of enjoyment to be had in the sheer devilment portrayed in this informative and appetizing book. — Eugenia Bone, WSJ, 10 July 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devilment
  1. mischief
  2. playfulness
Noun
  • Both juveniles were charged with two misdemeanor counts of harassment, one misdemeanor count of criminal mischief and two criminal trespassing violations.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Police said a 16-year-old and 17-year-old were both charged with harassment, criminal mischief and criminal trespassing.
    — Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of mischief
Noun
  • Mazzoli’s score has its moments of playfulness, starting with the prologue in which the chorus members blow into kazoos.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Burnt out and bored, people started reincorporating playfulness into their lives with outfit updates and bedazzled everything.
    — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of playfulness

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“Devilment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devilment. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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