diabolic

• يصف شيئًا بالغ الشر أو القسوة أو ما يشبه الشيطان في طبيعته. ويُستعمل أيضًا للإشارة إلى ما هو ماكر أو مؤذٍ أو متوحش.

Describes something that is extremely evil, cruel, or characteristic of the devil.

1. Of or relating to the devilC1formal

   Characteristic of the devil or evil spirits; demonic.

   شيطاني

   • The villain had a diabolic plan to destroy the city.
   • Ancient texts describe diabolic creatures that tempt humans.
   • His diabolic laughter echoed through the dark hall.

   المرادفاتdemonicdevilishfiendishhellishinfernalmephistopheliansatanic

   الأضدادangelicdivinegodlysaintly

2. Extremely cruel or wickedC1formal

   Showing great cruelty, malice, or evil intent.

   شيطاني

   • The dictator's diabolic actions caused immense suffering.
   • She devised a diabolic scheme to ruin her rival's career.
   • The punishment was considered diabolic by human rights groups.

   المرادفاتatrociousdemonicevilfiendishheinoushellishinfernalmalevolentmaliciousmalignantmonstrousnefarioussatanicvilewicked

   الأضدادangelicbenevolentkindheartedrighteousvirtuous

3. Very difficult or challengingC2informal

   Used informally to describe something extremely hard or frustrating.

   صعب للغاية

   • The final level of the game was diabolic.
   • Solving this puzzle is a diabolic task.
   • The exam questions were diabolic; nobody passed.

   المرادفاتbeastlybrutaldevilishhellishimpossiblekillernightmarish