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diabolically

/ˌdaɪ.əˈbɒl.ɪ.kəl.i/

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adverb

/ˌdaɪ.əˈbɒl.ɪ.kəl.i/C1formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее «дьявольским, злобным или крайне жестоким образом». Также может неформально использоваться для усиления, означая «чрезвычайно» или «возмутительно» (например, дьявольски сложно).

An adverb meaning "in a devilish, wicked, or extremely cruel manner." It can also be used informally for emphasis, meaning "extremely" or "outrageously" (e.g., diabolically difficult).

  1. In a devilish or evil mannerC1formal

    In a way that is characteristic of the devil; extremely wicked or cruel.

    ruДьявольски

    • He smiled diabolically as he revealed his evil plan.
    • The villain laughed diabolically before escaping.
    • She plotted diabolically to ruin her rival's reputation.

    Synonymsdevilishlyfiendishlyinfernallywickedly

    Antonymsangelicallybenevolentlybenignantlydivinelyrighteouslyvirtuously

  2. Extremely or excessivelyC2informal

    Used informally to emphasize something is very difficult, clever, or extreme.

    ruДьявольски

    • The puzzle was diabolically hard to solve.
    • He is diabolically clever at manipulating people.
    • The test was diabolically tricky, catching many students off guard.

    Synonymsawfullydevilishlyexcessivelyextremelyfiendishlyincrediblyinfernallyterribly

    Antonymsmildlymoderatelyslightlysomewhat

Forms
  • more diabolically comparative form
  • most diabolically superlative form
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