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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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- [dahy-uh-bol-ik or dahy-uh-bol-i-kuh l]
- /ˌdaɪ əˈbɒl ɪk or ˌdaɪ əˈbɒl ɪ kəl/
Definitions of diabolically word
- adjective diabolically having the qualities of a devil; devilish; fiendish; outrageously wicked: a diabolic plot. 1
- adjective diabolically pertaining to or actuated by a devil. 1
- noun diabolically In a diabolical manner. 1
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Origin of diabolically
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 Diabolically
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
diabolically 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.
According to our data about 62% 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.
diabolically usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for diabolically
adv diabolically
- viciously — addicted to or characterized by vice; grossly immoral; depraved; profligate: a vicious life.
- fiercely — menacingly wild, savage, or hostile: fierce animals; a fierce look.
- savagely — fierce, ferocious, or cruel; untamed: savage beasts.
- in cold blood — the fluid that circulates in the principal vascular system of human beings and other vertebrates, in humans consisting of plasma in which the red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets are suspended.
- meanly — moderately.
adverb diabolically
- demoniacally — In a demoniacal manner.
- hellish — of, like, or suitable to hell; infernal; vile; horrible: It was a hellish war.
- sinfully — characterized by, guilty of, or full of sin; wicked: a sinful life.
Antonyms for diabolically
adv diabolically
- kindly — having, showing, or proceeding from a benevolent disposition or spirit; kindhearted: kindly people.
- gently — kindly; amiable: a gentle manner.
- humanely — characterized by tenderness, compassion, and sympathy for people and animals, especially for the suffering or distressed: humane treatment of prisoners.
- nicely — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.
- decently — conforming to the recognized standard of propriety, good taste, modesty, etc., as in behavior or speech.
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