devilishly Synonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- with-a-vengeance
- exceptionally
- excessively
- to-a-fault
- inordinately
- unduly
- exorbitantly
- unacceptably
- monstrously
- unbearably
- incredibly
- terribly
- highly
- very
- extremely
- unusually
- intolerably
- to-death
Weak:
- extra
- inappropriately
- unconscionably
- considerably
- freakishly
- unreasonably
- intemperately
- exceeding
- inexcusably
- obscenely
- singularly
- immoderately
- hugely
- extensively
- deadly
- uncommonly
- extortionately
- abnormally
- extraordinarily
- especially
- significantly
- improperly
- eminently
- super
- astronomically
- overmuch
- extravagantly
- remarkably
- exceedingly
- substantially
Strongest:
- inadequately
- modestly
- inadequately
- insufficiently
- moderately
- modestly
- moderately
- reasonably
- insufficiently
- reasonably
Strong:
- slightly
- acceptably
- scarcely
- just
- deficiently
- minimally
- hardly
- barely
- slightly
- deficiently
- just
- acceptably
- barely
- minimally
- marginally
- scarcely
- hardly
- marginally
Weak:
devilishly Meaning
devilishly (r)
as a devil; in an evil manner
in a playfully devilish manner
(used as intensives) extremely
devilishly Sentence Examples
- The chef **devilishly** winked, suggesting a secret ingredient in his mouthwatering dish. (Implies a hint of playful mystery)
- The tightrope walker **devilishly** balanced across the thin wire, captivating the audience with her daring performance. (Suggests a risky and impressive feat)
- The children **devilishly** giggled as they set up their surprise birthday party for their parents. (Implies a sense of innocent mischief and excitement)
- The weather forecast predicted a **devilishly** hot summer, with temperatures soaring well above average. (Highlights the extreme and potentially unpleasant nature)
- The author crafted a **devilishly** complex plot, filled with twists and turns that kept readers guessing. (Suggests a cleverly intricate and suspenseful story)
- The politician possessed a **devilishly** sharp wit, using humor to disarm his opponents and sway public opinion. (Highlights cunning intelligence and a strategic use of humor)
- The rumor spread **devilishly** fast, causing a frenzy before anyone could verify its truth. (Emphasizes the rapid and potentially harmful nature of the information)
- The haunted house featured **devilishly** designed rooms, each one playing on a different human fear. (Conveys a sense of being designed to deliberately scare and unsettle)
- The team faced **devilishly** strong competition, but their determination and teamwork ultimately led them to victory. (Highlights the significant difficulty and their impressive performance)
- The artist used **devilishly** vibrant colors in his abstract paintings, creating a visually stimulating and thought-provoking experience. (Suggests an eye-catching and potentially unconventional approach)
FAQs About the word devilishly
as a devil; in an evil manner, in a playfully devilish manner, (used as intensives) extremely
overly, too, with a vengeance, exceptionally,excessively, to a fault, inordinately, unduly, exorbitantly, unacceptably
inadequately, modestly, inadequately, insufficiently, moderately, modestly, moderately, reasonably,insufficiently, reasonably
The chef **devilishly** winked, suggesting a secret ingredient in his mouthwatering dish. (Implies a hint of playful mystery)
The tightrope walker **devilishly** balanced across the thin wire, captivating the audience with her daring performance. (Suggests a risky and impressive feat)
The children **devilishly** giggled as they set up their surprise birthday party for their parents. (Implies a sense of innocent mischief and excitement)
The weather forecast predicted a **devilishly** hot summer, with temperatures soaring well above average. (Highlights the extreme and potentially unpleasant nature)
