devilishly

/ˈdɛv(ə)lɪʃli/
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Definitions of devilishly
  1. adverb
    as a devil; in an evil manner
    synonyms: diabolically, fiendishly
  2. adverb
    in a playfully devilish manner
    “the socialists are further handicapped if they believe that capitalists are not only wicked but also devilishly clever”
    synonyms: devilish
  3. adverb
    (used as intensives) extremely
    synonyms: deadly, deucedly, insanely, madly
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