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diabolist

di·ab·o·lism
D d

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dahy-ab-uh-liz-uh m]
    • /daɪˈæb əˌlɪz əm/
    • /dˈaɪəbˌɒlɪst/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dahy-ab-uh-liz-uh m]
    • /daɪˈæb əˌlɪz əm/

Definitions of diabolist word

  • noun diabolist Theology. action aided or caused by the devil; sorcery; witchcraft. the character or condition of a devil. a doctrine concerning devils. a belief in or worship of devils. 1
  • noun diabolist action befitting the devil; deviltry. 1
  • noun diabolist A devil-worshipper. 1

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Origin of diabolist

First appearance:

before 1600
One of the 39% oldest English words
1600-10; < Greek diábol(os) devil + -ism

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Parts of speech for Diabolist

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

diabolist popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 75% 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.

diabolist usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for diabolist

noun diabolist

  • genius — an exceptional natural capacity of intellect, especially as shown in creative and original work in science, art, music, etc.: the genius of Mozart. Synonyms: intelligence, ingenuity, wit; brains.
  • wizard — a person who practices magic; magician or sorcerer.
  • witch — a person, now especially a woman, who professes or is supposed to practice magic or sorcery; a sorceress. Compare warlock.
  • virtuoso — a person who has special knowledge or skill in a field.
  • charmer — If you refer to someone, especially a man, as a charmer, you think that they behave in a very charming but rather insincere way.

Antonyms for diabolist

noun diabolist

  • amateur — An amateur is someone who does something as a hobby and not as a job.
  • rookie — an athlete playing his or her first season as a member of a professional sports team: The rookie replaced the injured regular at first base.

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