DIABOLICALLY

diabolically, devilishly, fiendishly

(adverb) as a devil; in an evil manner; “his writing could be diabolically satiric”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

diabolically (comparative more diabolically, superlative most diabolically)

In a diabolical manner.

Source: Wiktionary


DIABOLIC

Di`a*bol"ic, Di`a*bol"ic*al, a. Etym: [L. diabolicus, Gr. diabolique. See Devil.]

Definition: Pertaining to the devil; resembling, or appropriate, or appropriate to, the devil; devilish; infernal; impious; atrocious; nefarious; outrageously wicked; as, a diabolic or diabolical temper or act. "Diabolic power." Milton. "The diabolical institution." Motley.

– Di`a*bol"ic*al*ly, adv.

– Di`a*bol"ic*al*ness, n.

DIABOLICAL

Di`a*bol"ic, Di`a*bol"ic*al, a. Etym: [L. diabolicus, Gr. diabolique. See Devil.]

Definition: Pertaining to the devil; resembling, or appropriate, or appropriate to, the devil; devilish; infernal; impious; atrocious; nefarious; outrageously wicked; as, a diabolic or diabolical temper or act. "Diabolic power." Milton. "The diabolical institution." Motley.

– Di`a*bol"ic*al*ly, adv.

– Di`a*bol"ic*al*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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