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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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 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
Sobered by the force of the rising tempest, I realized that I’d gotten down the trickiest ground just in the nick of time.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
