diabolical

Definition of diabolical

Adjectives

showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil
"the diabolical expression on his face"
Synonyms:
devilish, diabolic, mephistophelean, mephistophelian
evil
morally bad or wrong
extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell
"diabolical sorcerers under the influence of devils"
Synonyms:
demonic, diabolic, fiendish, hellish, infernal, satanic, unholy
evil
morally bad or wrong

Vocabulary Lists for diabolical

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Words that contain diabolical

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