Diabolical
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation [ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪkəɫ] · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Diabolical is an adjective meaning Of or concerning the devil: devilish, satanic.
Meaning
Of or concerning the devil: devilish, satanic.
More Meanings
- Extremely wicked or cruel.
- (slang) (Devilishly) cunning or devious.
- (slang) Crazy, wild (sometimes especially due to being unexpected or surprising).
Example Sentences
a diabolical plan
[…] the many diabolical names assigned to boiling springs and to torrents that become dangerously swollen. In California the boiling springs called 'Devil's Tea-kettle' and 'Devil's Mush-pot' repeat the 'Devil's Punch-bowls' of Europe[…]
Synonyms for diabolical
Depending on context, synonyms include daemonical, demoniac, demoniacal, demonic, demonical, demonish.
Antonyms for diabolical
Common opposites include angelic, divine, undiabolical.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include wicked, evil, unholy, hellish, fiendish, devilish.
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