Deviled Meaning in English

word · lemma: devil

US

UK

Definition

Having been prepared with spicy or tangy seasonings, especially mustard, paprika, or pepper. Usually describes foods like eggs or meats that have strong flavors.

Usage & Nuances

Common in American recipes, especially 'deviled eggs.' Not related to anything evil or religious. Usually refers to spicy/tangy foods, not just any with seasonings.

• Spanish: picante (com condimentos fuertes) - aliñado al estilo 'diablo'
• Portuguese (BR): apimentado - preparado à moda 'diabo'
• Portuguese (PT): picante - preparado à moda do 'diabo'
• Chinese (Simplified): 辣味（用辛辣调料制成）
• Chinese (Traditional): 辣味（用辛辣調料製成）
• Hindi: मसालेदार (तेज मसालों के साथ तैयार)
• Arabic: حار (مطهى مع بهارات قوية)
• Bengali: ঝাল - ঝাল-মশলাযুক্ত
• Russian: острый (по вкусу) - пряный
• Japanese: ピリ辛 - スパイシー
• Vietnamese: cay - được trộn gia vị cay
• Korean: 매콤한 - 매운 양념을 한
• Turkish: acı soslu - baharatlı
• Urdu: مصالحے دار - تیکھا
• Indonesian: pedas - dibumbui pedas

Example Sentences

My aunt puts extra mustard in her deviled egg recipe.

natural

The chef made a deviled ham spread for the sandwiches.

basic

We served spicy deviled chicken for dinner.

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Do you want your eggs plain or deviled?

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The deviled shrimp at that restaurant packs some real heat!

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I love eating deviled eggs at picnics.

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