devilishly

[ˈdevəliʃli]

devilishly Definition

• 1. in a way that is wicked or evil
• 2. in a way that is very difficult or challenging
• 3. in a way that is very attractive or appealing

Using devilishly: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "devilishly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He grinned devilishly at her.

• Example

  The puzzle was devilishly hard to solve.

• Example

  She looked devilishly beautiful in that dress.

• Example

  The devilishly handsome man caught everyone's attention.

devilishly Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for devilishly

• wickedly
• sinfully
• naughtily
• difficultly
• appealingly
• attractively
• challengingly

Antonyms for devilishly

• angelically
• virtuously
• easily
• effortlessly
• unappealingly
• unattractively

Phrases with devilishly

• devilishly clever

  very clever or intelligent in a way that is somewhat mischievous or cunning

  Example

  His devilishly clever plan worked perfectly.

• devilishly good

  very good or excellent in a way that is somewhat wicked or naughty

  Example

  The dessert was devilishly good, I couldn't resist having seconds.

• devilishly charming

  very charming or attractive in a way that is somewhat dangerous or alluring

  Example

  He used his devilishly charming smile to win her over.

Origins of devilishly

from 'devilish' + '-ly'

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Summary: devilishly in Brief

'Devilishly' [ˈdevəliʃli] is an adverb that describes actions or qualities that are wicked, difficult, or attractive. It can be used to describe someone's appearance, like 'She looked devilishly beautiful in that dress,' or the level of difficulty of a task, like 'The puzzle was devilishly hard to solve.' It can also be used to describe someone's behavior, like 'He grinned devilishly at her.'