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    Diablement (en. Devilishly)

    [djabləmɑ̃]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    Indicates intensity or a high degree.
    He is devilishly smart.
    Il est diablement intelligent.
    Used to express an exaggeration.
    It’s devilishly complicated!
    C'est diablement compliqué !
    Used to reinforce a negative or positive appreciation.
    This situation is devilishly strange.
    Cette situation est diablement étrange.

    Etymology

    Origin of the Old French 'diable', from Latin 'diabolus'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    devilishly handsome
    Very beautiful, strikingly so.
    diablement beau
    devilishly effective
    Extremely effective.
    diablement efficace
    devilishly difficult
    Very difficult.
    diablement difficile

    Related Words

    devil
    Supernatural evil being.
    diable
    diabolical
    Related to the devil, characterized by malice.
    diaboliques
    devilry
    Malicious or deceptive behavior or action.
    diablerie

    Slang Meanings

    Expresses astonishment or surprise.
    It’s devilishly well done!
    C'est diablement bien fait !
    To mock something simple.
    It’s devilishly easy, isn’t it?
    C'est diablement facile, non ?