In English, "diabolical" has many nuances of meaning. It can describe the devil himself (as in "my diabolical visitor") or anything related to or characteristic of him in appearance, behavior, or thought; …

DIABOLICAL definition: having the qualities of a devil; devilish; fiendish; outrageously wicked. See examples of diabolical used in a sentence.

Morally wrong and evil (Definition of diabolical from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

Definition of diabolical adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. (especially British English, informal) extremely bad or annoying synonym terrible. The traffic was diabolical. It was a …

If you describe something as diabolical, you are emphasizing that it is very bad, extreme, or unpleasant.

Define diabolical. diabolical synonyms, diabolical pronunciation, diabolical translation, English dictionary definition of diabolical. also di·a·bol·ic adj. 1. Of, concerning, or characteristic of the devil; satanic. 2. …

Factsheet What does the word diabolical mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the word diabolical. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Jul 22, 2025 · Adjective diabolical (comparative more diabolical, superlative most diabolical) Of or concerning the devil: devilish, satanic.

When we characterize something as diabolical, we are emphasizing its sinister and morally reprehensible qualities, signifying a level of depravity or malevolence that goes beyond mere …

Diabolical definition: Of, concerning, or characteristic of the devil; satanic.