devil · noun C /ˈdev.əl/
devil (EVIL BEING)
B2 an evil being, often represented in human form but with a tail and horns
Learner example:
This film is about a devil who meets a priest. (First Certificate in English; B2; German)
devil (BADLY-BEHAVED PERSON)
C2 someone who behaves badly
Dictionary example:
He's an absolute devil!
Learner example:
It must be with my younger brother, that little devil, Diana thought, so she went to his room and opened every drawer, but she could find nothing. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Portuguese)
