Diabolical (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil; "devilish schemes"; "the cold calculation and diabolic art of some statesmen"; "the diabolical expression on his face"; "a mephistophelian glint in his eye".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The villain's plan to steal the treasure was diabolical in its complexity and cunning.
- Her diabolical laughter echoed through the abandoned mansion, sending chills down the spines of the brave explorers.
- The scientist's diabolical experiment had gone horribly wrong, unleashing a terrifying creature on the world.
- The dictator's diabolical regime was marked by brutal suppression of dissent and opposition.
- The diabolical plot to overthrow the government was foiled at the last minute by a brave whistleblower.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell; "something demonic in him--something that could be cruel"; "fires lit up a diabolic scene"; "diabolical sorcerers under the influence of devils"; "a fiendish despot"; "hellish torture"; "infernal instruments of war"; "satanic cruelty"; "unholy grimaces".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The villain's plan to destroy the city was truly diabolical in its complexity and ruthlessness.
- Her diabolical laughter sent chills down the spines of everyone in the room.
- The dictator's regime was marked by diabolical tactics to suppress opposition and dissent.
- The diabolical plot to steal the world's most valuable treasures was foiled by a team of skilled detectives.
- The movie's special effects created a diabolical atmosphere that drew viewers into the hellish world of the horror film.