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What is the adjective for nastily?

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nasty
  1. (now chiefly US) Dirty, filthy. [from 14th c.]
  2. Contemptible, unpleasant (of a person). [from 15th c.]
  3. Objectionable, unpleasant (of a thing); repellent, offensive. [from 16th c.]
  4. Indecent or offensive; obscene, lewd. [from 17th c.]
  5. Spiteful, unkind. [from 19th c.]
  6. (chiefly Britain) Awkward, difficult to navigate; dangerous. [from 19th c.]
  7. (chiefly Britain) Grave or dangerous (of an accident, illness etc.). [from 19th c.]
  8. (slang, chiefly US) Formidable, terrific; wicked. [from 20th c.]
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  10. Examples:
    1. “Plans to build a new sewage plant to help free the air of nasty pongs should be given full support, a councilor said today.”
      “It happens when I sleep. It isn't right what I do in my nasty dreams with you.”
      “Finding humor in someone else's misfortune is just a nasty thing to do.”
nastier
  1. comparative form of nasty: more nasty
  2. Synonyms:
  3. Examples:
    1. “Cheap and nasty food becomes even cheaper and nastier to subsidise the horrendous wastage.”
      “By failing to make these distinctions, we've made the world seem like a much nastier and more dangerous place than it is.”
      “An airborne hyper-powered version of influenza is far nastier, and we are not prepared for it.”
nastiest
  1. superlative form of nasty: most nasty
  2. Synonyms:
  3. Examples:
    1. “The nastiest part about failing the exam is that I studied so hard and still performed poorly.”
      “He doesn't shy away from matchups against star players and is the team's nastiest lineman.”
      “Michael Caine's role in the classic Get Carter has earned the title of nastiest screen character of all time.”
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