Definition of DIABOLICAL

diabolical

Adjective Satellite

  • showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil
    • "the diabolical expression on his face"
  • extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell
    • "diabolical sorcerers under the influence of devils"

Adj

  • Of or concerning the devil: devilish, satanic.
  • Extremely wicked or cruel.
  • (Devilishly) cunning or devious.
  • Crazy, wild (sometimes especially due to being unexpected or surprising).

Examples

  • a diabolical plan

Origin / Etymology

From diabolic + -al.

Scrabble Score: 15

diabolical: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
diabolical: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
diabolical: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

diabolical: valid Words With Friends Word