What does diabolical mean?
Diabolical means Of or concerning the devil: devilish, satanic..
Diabolical
[ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪkəɫ] · adjective
Meaning
Of or concerning the devil: devilish, satanic..
Definitions by Sense
- Of or concerning the devil: devilish, satanic.
- Extremely wicked or cruel.
- (slang) (Devilishly) cunning or devious.
- (slang) Crazy, wild (sometimes especially due to being unexpected or surprising).
Example Sentences
[…] 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[…]
a diabolical plan
Synonyms for diabolical
Antonyms for diabolical
Related Words
Word Forms
- more diabolical
- most diabolical
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for diabolical?
Common synonyms include cacodaemoniacal, daemonical, demoniac, demoniacal.
What is the opposite of diabolical?
Possible antonyms include angelic, divine, undemonic, undevilish.
How do you use diabolical in a sentence?
[…] 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[…]
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