devilishly

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Recent Examples of devilishly None of them would be this devilishly good in something so ridiculously bad. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 July 2026 First, Vaselka for pierogies and the largest omelet ever made followed by a gooey almond cake at Superiority Burger topped with labneh gelato and devilishly tart sour cherry jam. Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 June 2026 Developing new housing in the United States is devilishly complicated, lined with obstacles like zoning laws and public review processes that can vary by zip code. Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 4 June 2026 The Timberwolves were up 2-1 against their bitter rivals, and there was DiVincenzo, playing pranks and laughing devilishly. Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 27 May 2026 Thankfully, The Great American Baking Show has two devilishly distracting hosts at hand to make sure the participants are juggling as many plates as possible. Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026 Little things like that make this unit devilishly clever. Joe Salas may 09, New Atlas, 9 May 2026 Nick and Jules’ sister Portia is a real trip, an alternately flighty and haughty mean girl played to devilishly effervescent perfection by Dickinson scene stealer Gus Birney. Judy Berman, Time, 26 Mar. 2026 The solid dramatic framework that Gyllenhaal establishes drives events onward with relentless force, and her film is devilishly clever in its fusion of gothic horror and film-noir tropes. Richard Brody, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devilishly
Adverb
  • While acknowledging a desire for the honor, Overeem states he's not overly bothered, having faced similar situations throughout his long career.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • His approach reflects a belief that homes should feel lived in rather than overly precious.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Despite the reforms, the NYPD’s federal monitor has repeatedly said that even when officers conduct a legally justified stop, the subsequent frisk or more invasive search is too often not justified.
    Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The underwriting math that makes a small firm expensive to serve turns up elsewhere in financial services too.
    Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

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“Devilishly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devilishly. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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