diablerie

di·a·ble·rie

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dee-ah-bluh-ree; French dya-bluh-ree]
- /diˈɑ blə ri; French dya bləˈri/
- /dɪ.ˈɑː.blə.rɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dee-ah-bluh-ree; French dya-bluh-ree]
- /diˈɑ blə ri; French dya bləˈri/

Definitions of diablerie word

noun diablerie magic or witchcraft connected with devils 3
noun diablerie demonic lore or esoteric knowledge of devils 3
noun diablerie the domain of devils 3
noun diablerie devilry; mischief 3
noun diablerie a dealing with devils, as by sorcery or witchcraft 3
noun diablerie lore about devils, diabolism, etc. 3

See all 13 definitions of diablerie

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Origin of diablerie

First appearance:

before 1745

One of the 47% newest English words

1745-55; < French, Old French, equivalent to diable devil + -erie -ery

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Parts of speech for Diablerie

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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diablerie popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for diablerie

noun diablerie

devilish — A devilish idea or action is cruel or unpleasant.
sorcery — the art, practices, or spells of a person who is supposed to exercise supernatural powers through the aid of evil spirits; black magic; witchery.
witchcraft — the art or practices of a witch; sorcery; magic.
devilry — reckless or malicious fun or mischief
deviltry — reckless mischief, fun, etc.

All 7 Synonyms of diablerie