Diabolic: meaning, definitions and examples
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diabolic
[ daɪəˈbɒlɪk ]
evil nature
The term 'diabolic' refers to something that is characteristic of the devil or evil. It often describes actions, behaviors, or decisions that are wicked and malicious in intent. It signifies an extreme level of malevolence that goes beyond ordinary evil, indicating a cunning and deceptive nature. This word is often used in literature and colloquial speech to emphasize the severity of someone's immoral actions.
Synonyms
devilish, evil, malevolent, satanic, wicked
Examples of usage
- The diabolic plan he devised led to great suffering.
- Her diabolic laughter echoed in the dark alley.
- The villain's diabolic schemes were thwarted by the hero.
Translations
Translations of the word "diabolic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 diabólico
🇮🇳 शैतानी
🇩🇪 teuflisch
🇮🇩 diabolik
🇺🇦 дияволський
🇵🇱 diabelski
🇯🇵 悪魔の
🇫🇷 diabolique
🇪🇸 diabólico
🇹🇷 şeytani
🇰🇷 악마의
🇸🇦 شيطاني
🇨🇿 démonický
🇸🇰 démonsky
🇨🇳 恶魔的
🇸🇮 demonovski
🇮🇸 djöflalegur
🇰🇿 жынды
🇬🇪 ეშმაკური
🇦🇿 şeytani
🇲🇽 diabólico
Etymology
The word 'diabolic' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Latin 'diabolicus' and the Greek 'diabolos', which means 'slanderer' or 'accuser'. The Greek term itself comes from 'diaballein', meaning 'to throw across' or 'to slander'. Initially used to describe a person who spreads falsehoods, over time, it evolved to signify anything associated with the devil. The use of 'diabolic' in English dates back to the late Middle Ages and has been used in religious contexts to denote anything that is regarded as evil or malevolent, associated with supernatural forces. Throughout history, literature, folklore, and religious texts have perpetuated its usage, associating diabolic deeds with both moral corruption and supernatural malevolence.