Devilishly Meaning in English
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Definition
In a way that is extremely clever, wicked, or mischievous; can also mean to a very great or intense degree.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in a playful or dramatic way. Often describes cleverness, attractiveness, or mischief with a sense of admiration or fun. Common with words like 'handsome', 'clever', or 'difficult' ('devilishly clever plan'). Not always literally evil—more about being impressively cunning or intense.
Spanish: diabólicamente - endemoniadamentePortuguese (BR): diabolicamente - endemoninhadamentePortuguese (PT): diabolicamente - endemoninhadamenteChinese (Simplified): 极其 - 恶魔般地Chinese (Traditional): 極其 - 惡魔般地Hindi: शैतानी ढंग से - बेहदArabic: بشكل شيطاني - للغايةBengali: ভীষণভাবে - চতুরভাবে (দুষ্ট সুরে)Russian: дьявольски - чертовскиJapanese: 悪魔的に - いたずらっぽくVietnamese: quỷ quyệt - cực kỳKorean: 악마처럼 - 아주 - 교활하게Turkish: şeytanca - aşırı derecedeUrdu: انتہائی چالبازی سے - بہت زیادہ (مذاقياً)Indonesian: sangat licik - sangat (dengan cara nakal)
Example Sentences
The math test was devilishly difficult.
basic
He solved the puzzle devilishly fast.
basic
She smiled devilishly at her friend.
basic
He gave me a devilishly clever answer I didn’t expect.
natural
She’s devilishly charming—you can’t help but like her.
natural
That restaurant makes a devilishly good chocolate cake.
natural