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diabolic

di·a·bol·ic
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dahy-uh-bol-ik or dahy-uh-bol-i-kuh l]
    • /ˌdaɪ əˈbɒl ɪk or ˌdaɪ əˈbɒl ɪ kəl/
    • /ˌdaɪəˈbɒl.ɪ.kəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dahy-uh-bol-ik or dahy-uh-bol-i-kuh l]
    • /ˌdaɪ əˈbɒl ɪk or ˌdaɪ əˈbɒl ɪ kəl/

Definitions of diabolic word

  • adjective diabolic Diabolic is used to describe things that people think are caused by or belong to the Devil. 4
  • adjective diabolic If you describe something as diabolic, you are emphasizing that it is very bad, extreme, or unpleasant. 3
  • adjective diabolic of, relating to, or proceeding from the devil; satanic 3
  • adjective diabolic befitting a devil; extremely cruel or wicked; fiendish 3
  • adjective diabolic very difficult or unpleasant 3
  • adjective diabolic of the Devil or devils 3

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Origin of diabolic

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English diabolik (< Middle French) < Late Latin diabolicus < Greek diabolikós, equivalent to diábol(os) devil + -ikos -ic

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Parts of speech for Diabolic

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

diabolic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for diabolic

adj diabolic

  • atrocious — If you describe something as atrocious, you are emphasizing that its quality is very bad.
  • cruel — Someone who is cruel deliberately causes pain or distress to people or animals.
  • damnable — You use damnable to emphasize that you dislike or disapprove of something a great deal.
  • demonic — Demonic means coming from or belonging to a demon or being like a demon.
  • devilish — A devilish idea or action is cruel or unpleasant.

adjective diabolic

  • fiendish — diabolically cruel and wicked.

Antonyms for diabolic

adj diabolic

  • kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
  • moral — of, relating to, or concerned with the principles or rules of right conduct or the distinction between right and wrong; ethical: moral attitudes.
  • gentle — kindly; amiable: a gentle manner.
  • nice — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.

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