tricky
adjective
given to or characterized by deceitful tricks; crafty; wily.
trickiest
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superlativeof tricky.superlative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating the greatest degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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But this also left Anna Handler, who becomes the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s conductor-in-residence this fall, with the trickiest conducting assignment of the summer anywhere.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
She says shorts are "the trickiest item to get right in a professional environment" and recommends tailored, longer shorts paired with a crisp shirt or lightweight blazer for both men and women.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
Perhaps the trickiest what-if scenario involves eldercare concerns.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026
The trickiest tool is export controls, or restricting cutting-edge technology, like advanced AI chips, from reaching an adversary.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
He always had to prove himself the smartest, the trickiest, and above all, the most renowned.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
