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- [dahy-uh-bol-ik or dahy-uh-bol-i-kuh l]
- /ˌdaɪ əˈbɒl ɪk or ˌdaɪ əˈbɒl ɪ kəl/
- /ˌdaɪəˈbɒl.ɪ.kəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dahy-uh-bol-ik or dahy-uh-bol-i-kuh l]
- /ˌdaɪ əˈbɒl ɪk or ˌdaɪ əˈbɒl ɪ kəl/
Definitions of diabolical word
- adjective diabolical If you describe something as diabolical, you are emphasizing that it is very bad, extreme, or unpleasant. 3
- adjective diabolical Diabolical is used to emphasize how evil something is. 3
- adjective diabolical excruciatingly bad; outrageous 3
- adjective diabolical (intensifier) 3
- adjective diabolical having the qualities of a devil; devilish; fiendish; outrageously wicked: a diabolic plot. 1
- adjective diabolical pertaining to or actuated by a devil. 1
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Origin of diabolical
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 Diabolical
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
diabolical 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.
diabolical usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for diabolical
adj diabolical
- vile — wretchedly bad: a vile humor.
- fiendish — diabolically cruel and wicked.
- vicious — addicted to or characterized by vice; grossly immoral; depraved; profligate: a vicious life.
- heinous — hateful; odious; abominable; totally reprehensible: a heinous offense.
- cruel — Someone who is cruel deliberately causes pain or distress to people or animals.
adjective diabolical
- devilish — A devilish idea or action is cruel or unpleasant.
Antonyms for diabolical
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