Diabolical

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: ËŒdaɪəˈbÉ’lɪkəɫ
• US IPA: ËŒdaɪəˈbÉ‘lɪkəɫ

Origin

First attested between 1350 and 1400 from Middle English diabolik, from diabolique, from diabolicus, from Ancient Greek διαβολ-ικός (diabolikos, "devilish"), from διάβολος (diabolos).

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Full definition of diabolical

Adjective

1. Extremely wicked or cruel.
2. Of or concerning the devil; satanic.

Derived terms

• diabolically
• diabolicalness

Related terms

• diabolic