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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