What is the meaning of devilishly?

adverb

  • As a devil; in an evil manner.
    • usage: "his writing could be diabolically satiric"
  • In a playfully devilish manner.
    • usage: "the socialists are further handicapped if they believe that capitalists are not only wicked but also devilishly clever"
  • Used as intensives. ( extremely)
    • usage: "she was madly in love"; "deadly dull"; "deadly earnest"; "deucedly clever"; "insanely jealous"
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