devilishly

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière diabolique », utilisé pour décrire quelque chose d'extrêmement difficile, désagréable ou espiègle. Il peut aussi servir d'intensificateur au sens de « très » ou « extrêmement » dans un contexte informel.

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.

   de manière diabolique

   • 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.

   Synonymescruellydiabolicallyfiendishlyinfernallywickedly

   Antonymesangelicallypiouslyrighteouslyvirtuously

2. Playfully mischievousB2informal

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

   de manière espiègle

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

   Synonymesarchlymischievouslynaughtilyplayfullyroguishlywickedly

3. B2informal

   Used as an intensifier to mean very or extremely.

   Extrêmement (intensif)

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

   Synonymesawfullydreadfullyexceedinglyexcessivelyextremelyfrightfullyhugelyimmenselyterriblytremendouslyvastlyvery