as in overly
beyond a normal or acceptable limit
a devilishly clever scheme to make money
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Recent Examples of devilishly
In one of the most deal-ridden and far too often contrived places on the globe, Steny was straightforward, smart, wise, direct, honest on the real odds about anything and everything, and blessed with a sense of humor that, if saintly in purpose, was devilishly clever in delivery.
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2026
Docket’s famous chickpea chips starter is devilishly addictive, and the chef’s counter puts guests even closer to the creations.
—James March, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
But his greatest gay baddie is the infamous Bruno (Robert Walker) in Strangers on a Train — a devilishly charming chap who, like so many other homosexuals, has a penchant for plans and schemes.
—Samantha Allen, Them., 7 Oct. 2025
The devilishly opulent piano bar–supper club provided a picture-perfect backdrop for guests like Taylor Hill, Alton Mason, Lila Moss and Coco Rocha, all naturally dressed to the nines.
—Alex Catarinella, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Where others shrink from its narrow turns, devilishly abrasive surface and punishing length, Gordon embraced Darlington.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2025
These photos aren’t swaying anybody, no matter how devilishly handsome Ryan Gosling looks.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2025
Phrases now feel perversely sentient and yet devilishly wrong.
—Prageeta Sharma, The Atlantic, 24 Aug. 2025
Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2026
Docket’s famous chickpea chips starter is devilishly addictive, and the chef’s counter puts guests even closer to the creations.
—James March, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
But his greatest gay baddie is the infamous Bruno (Robert Walker) in Strangers on a Train — a devilishly charming chap who, like so many other homosexuals, has a penchant for plans and schemes.
—Samantha Allen, Them., 7 Oct. 2025
The devilishly opulent piano bar–supper club provided a picture-perfect backdrop for guests like Taylor Hill, Alton Mason, Lila Moss and Coco Rocha, all naturally dressed to the nines.
—Alex Catarinella, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Where others shrink from its narrow turns, devilishly abrasive surface and punishing length, Gordon embraced Darlington.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2025
These photos aren’t swaying anybody, no matter how devilishly handsome Ryan Gosling looks.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2025
Phrases now feel perversely sentient and yet devilishly wrong.
—Prageeta Sharma, The Atlantic, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devilishly
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Research indicates that districts with three to eight members are ideal to provide more accurate representation without overly fragmenting the party system.—
Jennifer Lynn McCoy,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2026
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But on Tuesday night, that structure sometimes felt overly deliberate.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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That question is something other clients have asked, too, Olins says.—
Catherine E. Shoichet,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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The days of emphasizing sinkers and sliders and leaning too heavily on fastballs — see Dollander, Chase — are over.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Devilishly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devilishly. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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