as in overly
beyond a normal or acceptable limit
a devilishly clever scheme to make money
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Adverb
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They're not overly explained or turned into a seminar, which is a blessing these days.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025 -
The result is something that can probably actually take the shock of a drop or a fall better than many aluminum-and-glass laptops without feeling overly cheap or chintzy.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 June 2025
Adverb
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Yet, the messaging does not come across as too heavy or overbearing.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
17 June 2025
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That’s the state creative professionals chase too—not just completing tasks, but creating magic.—
Adam Taylor,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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“Devilishly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devilishly. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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