diabolically
/ˌdaɪəˈbɑlɪkli/
adverb
- In a way that is extremely evil, cruel, or wicked.
- The dictator diabolically ordered the destruction of entire villages.
- The villain laughed diabolically as his plan unfolded.
- She diabolically plotted to ruin her rival's reputation.
- In a way that is extremely clever or skillful, often with a hint of mischief or cunning.
- He diabolically outsmarted everyone in the debate with his sharp logic.
- The engineer diabolically designed a machine that solved the problem in seconds.
- The chess player diabolically trapped his opponent in just five moves.
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