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Meanings of diabolical in English

Extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell.

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Usage of diabolical in English
1
Unfortunately, this diabolical practice is by no means confined to local authorities.
The Irish Times
2
The rumors of the diabolical plot reached the ears of Kit Carson.
Christopher Carson, Familiarly Known as Kit Carson
3
A bird with a most diabolical shrieking note cursed in the shadows.
African Camp Fires
4
This is what sequestration has become: diabolical descriptions of soldiers mowing lawns.
Wired
5
The next has a more diabolical character than any of the preceding.
The Hero of Esthonia and Other Studies in the Romantic Literatur...
6
Toddy was so nicknamed because of his diabolical cleverness in concocting toddies.
John Barleycorn
7
The pit is hell, whence came the smoke,-thediabolical system of delusion.
Notes on the Apocalypse
8
The plot seemed too diabolical and too improbable for anybody to believe.
Recalled to Life
9
The new title of Imperator was explained to mean something very diabolical.
Russia
10
He had a diabolical sense of humor, and he loved provoking her.
Wife for hire
11
There is certainly something diabolical about it when it is well done.
The Primadonna / A Sequel to "Fair Margaret"
12
He instantly detected the diabolical quality of his visitant, and was prepared.
Legends and Tales
13
They called it the diabolical match -you'll probably have one too.'
The Kingmaker’s Daughter
14
The familiar features sported by these diabolical abominations tipoff at real menace.
The South African
15
She had, with a sort of diabolical cleverness, succeeded in losing herself.
Dangerous Days
16
Bray Wyatt seems to have the same plan for his diabolical cult.
The South African
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United Kingdom
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United States of America
Less common