evilly

adverb

Definition of evillynext
as in wickedly

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  1. wickedly
  2. sinfully
Adverb
  • Ben created a world that is darkly funny and wickedly clever.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026
  • This is a wickedly precise rendering of a young, self-destructive heroine worshiping at the altar of a false idol—and narrated in hindsight, from her later, more perspicacious vantage.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
Definition of wickedly
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  • Cheesecake Brownies These sinfully fudgy brownies feature a cheesecake layer sandwiched between two ultra-rich chocolate layers.
    — Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Each bite ranged from light and refreshing to sinfully decadent.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Definition of sinfully
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“Evilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evilly. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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