en
handsome devil
/ˈhæn.səm ˈdɛv.əl/
Definition
1
An attractive person, typically a man, who possesses a charming yet mischievous or roguish quality.
2
A playful idiom for someone good-looking but untrustworthy, naughty, or devilishly clever in their antics.
Examples
That handsome devil talked his way into the VIP section without a ticket.
My neighbor's a handsome devil—borrows my tools and returns them shinier than new, somehow.
She's dating a handsome devil who leaves a trail of broken hearts and perfect parking spots.
The cat's a handsome devil, batting at my shoelaces like he owns the place.