devilishly

• Adverb, das bedeutet 'auf teuflische Weise' — beschreibt etwas äußerst Schwieriges, Unangenehmes oder Schelmisches. Kann im informellen Kontext auch als Verstärker im Sinne von 'sehr' oder 'äußerst' dienen.

An adverb meaning 'in a devilish manner' — used to describe something extremely difficult, unpleasant, or mischievous. It can also serve as an intensifier meaning 'very' or 'extremely' in informal contexts.

1. In an evil mannerC1formal

   Acting in a way that is wicked, cruel, or like a devil.

   Teuflisch

   • He grinned devilishly as he revealed his sinister plan.
   • The villain devilishly plotted the downfall of the hero.
   • She laughed devilishly, enjoying the chaos she had caused.

   Synonymecruellydiabolicallyfiendishlyinfernallywickedly

   Antonymeangelicallypiouslyrighteouslyvirtuously

2. Playfully mischievousB2informal

   In a way that is naughty or mischievous but not harmful; often charming.

   Schelmisch

   • He winked devilishly before telling the joke.
   • She smiled devilishly, knowing she had tricked her friend.
   • The child looked devilishly at the cookie jar.

   Synonymearchlymischievouslynaughtilyplayfullyroguishlywickedly

3. B2informal

   Used as an intensifier to mean very or extremely.

   Äußerst

   • That exam was devilishly hard.
   • The puzzle was devilishly tricky to solve.
   • He is devilishly handsome, according to his admirers.

   Synonymeawfullydreadfullyexceedinglyexcessivelyextremelyfrightfullyhugelyimmenselyterriblytremendouslyvastlyvery