Devilishly (Adverb)
Meaning 1
As a devil; in an evil manner; "his writing could be diabolically satiric".
Examples
- The villainous character laughed devilishly as he revealed his evil plan to the hero.
- Her eyes sparkled devilishly as she whispered the mischievous idea to her friend.
- The comedian's jokes were delivered devilishly, making the audience laugh at the dark humor.
- The artist's use of dark colors and twisted shapes created a devilishly eerie atmosphere in the painting.
- The writer's words dripped with sarcasm, written devilishly to criticize the corrupt politician.
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Meaning 2
In a playfully devilish manner; "the socialists are further handicapped if they believe that capitalists are not only wicked but also devilishly clever".
Examples
- She grinned devilishly as she snuck an extra cookie from the jar.
- He had a devilishly charming smile that made the ladies swoon.
- The new villain in the movie had a devilishly clever plan to take over the world.
- Her brother had a devilishly good sense of humor and could always make her laugh.
- The new restaurant's chef had a devilishly delicious recipe for chocolate cake.
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Meaning 3
(used as intensives) extremely; "she was madly in love"; "deadly dull"; "deadly earnest"; "deucedly clever"; "insanely jealous".
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- He was devilishly handsome and immediately caught her eye at the party.
- The new roller coaster was devilishly steep and left many riders screaming.
- She was devilishly clever and solved the complex puzzle in no time.
- The plot twist was devilishly complicated and kept viewers guessing until the end.
- The chef's devilishly spicy dish left even the most seasoned foodies reaching for water.