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- [dev-uh-lish, dev-lish]
- /ˈdɛv ə lɪʃ, ˈdɛv lɪʃ/
- /ˈdev.əl.ɪʃ.li/
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- [dev-uh-lish, dev-lish]
- /ˈdɛv ə lɪʃ, ˈdɛv lɪʃ/
Definitions of devilishly word
- adjective devilishly of, like, or befitting a devil; diabolical; fiendish. 1
- adjective devilishly extreme; very great: a devilish mess. 1
- adverb devilishly excessively; extremely: He's devilish proud. 1
- noun devilishly In a devilish manner. 1
- adverb devilishly with evil intent 1
- adverb devilishly very 1
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Origin of devilishly
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English. See devil, -ish1
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Parts of speech for Devilishly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
devilishly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
devilishly usage trend in Literature
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