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  1. adjective. us / ˌdaɪ.əˈbɑː.lɪ.k ə l / uk / ˌdaɪ.əˈbɒl.ɪ.k ə l / (US also diabolic) Add to word list. Add to word list. informal. extremely bad or shocking: Conditions in the prison were diabolical. His driving is diabolical! evil, or caused by the Devil.

  2. Synonyms for DIABOLICAL: demonic, demonical, sinister, evil, malicious, satanic, demoniacal, fiendish; Antonyms of DIABOLICAL: angelic, celestial, heavenly, benign, benevolent, beneficent, angelical, holy.

  3. showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil. “the diabolical expression on his face”. synonyms: devilish, diabolic, mephistophelean, mephistophelian. evil. morally bad or wrong. adjective. extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell.

  4. 1. Of, concerning, or characteristic of the devil; satanic. 2. Appropriate to a devil, especially in degree of wickedness or cruelty. [From Middle English deabolik, from Old French diabolique, from Late Latin diabolicus, from Latin diabolus, devil; see devil .] di′a·bol′i·cal·ly adv. di′a·bol′i·cal·ness n.

  5. Definition of diabolical adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  6. 1. also diabolic /ˌdajə ˈbɑːlɪk/ : extremely evil. a diabolical [= fiendish, devilish] enemy. Diabolical often describes a plot, scheme, etc., that is very clever and that is intended for an evil purpose. a diabolical plot to overthrow the government. 2. British, informal : very unpleasant, bad, or annoying.

  7. 6 days ago · 1. adjective. If you describe something as diabolical, you are emphasizing that it is very bad, extreme, or unpleasant . [informal, emphasis] It was a diabolical error, a schoolboy error. The pain was diabolical. diabolically (daɪəbɒlɪkli ) adverb. ...diabolically difficult clues. 2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]

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