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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One of the trickiest parts about having an estranged child is dealing with estate planning.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
The deeper mystery, one I’d still like explained, is how Early found the time to learn how to mimic Douglas Sirk’s sneaky sincerity, the trickiest of directorial tones.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
The trickiest part may be settling on a share price -- the cost of one piece of ownership in the company when it first hits the market.
From Barron's ● May 17, 2026
But Bessent's trickiest task may just be the White House bet on Argentina.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2025
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
