devilishly

adv — 2 senses

devilishly

adv

Etymology From devilish + -ly.

1

In a devilish manner.

2

Informal Very, problematically.

  • Without volunteers, a community radio station could function: but it would be expensive, devilishly expensive; and it would be far less varied and interesting.2017 June 21, Lorenzo W. Milam, Sex and Broadcasting: A Handbook on Starting a Radio Station for the Community, Courier Dover Publications, →ISBN, page 43:

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