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diabolically

 

[ daɪəˈbɒlɪkli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

evil manner

Diabolically refers to an action that is wicked, fiendish, or devilishly clever. It suggests a level of malice or evil intent often associated with the devil or demonic characteristics. Actions described as diabolical are typically calculated and designed to inflict harm or suffering, displaying a perverse creativity. This term can also be used in a more humorous or hyperbolic sense to describe something that is excessively bad or challenging.

Synonyms

devilishly, nefariously, sinisterly, wickedly

Examples of usage

  • The villain plotted diabolically to take over the kingdom.
  • She devised a diabolically intricate scheme to win the game.
  • His diabolically clever plan caught everyone off guard.

Translations

Translations of the word "diabolically" in other languages:

🇵🇹 diabolicamente

🇮🇳 दैत्यात्मक रूप से

🇩🇪 diabolisch

🇮🇩 secara diabolik

🇺🇦 дияволськи

🇵🇱 diabolicznie

🇯🇵 悪魔のように

🇫🇷 diaboliquement

🇪🇸 diabólicamente

🇹🇷 şeytani bir şekilde

🇰🇷 악마처럼

🇸🇦 شيطانيًا

🇨🇿 diabolicky

🇸🇰 diabolicky

🇨🇳 恶魔般地

🇸🇮 dijabolično

🇮🇸 djöfullega

🇰🇿 шайтанша

🇬🇪 დაიმონებული

🇦🇿 dəhşətli şəkildə

🇲🇽 diabólicamente

Etymology

The term 'diabolically' is derived from the word 'diabolical,' which has its roots in the Latin term 'diaboli,' meaning 'devil.' The Latin word itself is derived from the Greek 'diabolos,' a term that referred to someone who slanders or falsely accuses. Over time, 'diabolical' evolved to signify something that is devilish or related to the devil's characteristics, including trickery and evil. The adverbial form, 'diabolically,' emerged as a way to describe actions or behaviors that exhibit these devilish traits. Its use in literature and rhetoric has often emphasized the malevolent intent behind actions, making it a powerful descriptor in both serious and dramatic contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,986, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.