devil
n. countable C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˈdɛvəɫ// UK //dˈɛvəl// dev·il
n. the most powerful spirit of evil in many religions. People also use the word to describe a very cruel or wicked person.
n. the supreme spirit of evil and adversary of God in Abrahamic religions. Often used metaphorically to describe a person perceived as exceptionally wicked or mischievous.
The movie is about a man who sells his soul to the Devil.
In many traditional stories, the Devil is a clever character who tries to trick people into making bad choices.
The protagonist's internal struggle is personified as a dialogue with the Devil, representing the darker impulses that threaten to undermine his moral resolve.
See devil.
Usage
Often capitalized when referring to the specific religious figure; used with the definite article 'the'.