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diabolic
(,d/aI//@/'b/A/l/I/k )

adjective (a)

  • Pertaining to the devil; resembling, or appropriate, or appropriate to, the devil; devilish; infernal; impious; atrocious; nefarious; outrageously wicked; as, a diabolic or diabolical temper or act.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil(adj.all)
    Example:
    The cold calculation and diabolic art of some statesmen.
    The diabolical expression on his face.
    Synonym:
    devilish, diabolical, mephistophelean, mephistophelian
    source: wordnet30
  • extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell(adj.all)
    Example:
    Fires lit up a diabolic scene.
    Diabolical sorcerers under the influence of devils.
    Synonym:
    demonic, diabolical, fiendish, hellish, infernal, satanic, unholy
    source: wordnet30
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