diabolic

• Describe algo extremadamente malvado, cruel o propio del diablo; también puede referirse a algo muy malo o perverso.

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.

   Diabólico, relativo al diablo

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdemonicdevilishfiendishhellishinfernalmephistopheliansatanic

   Antónimosangelicdivinegodlysaintly

2. Extremely cruel or wickedC1formal

   Showing great cruelty, malice, or evil intent.

   Diabólico, cruel o malvado

   • 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.

   Sinónimosatrociousdemonicevilfiendishheinoushellishinfernalmalevolentmaliciousmalignantmonstrousnefarioussatanicvilewicked

   Antónimosangelicbenevolentkindheartedrighteousvirtuous

3. Very difficult or challengingC2informal

   Used informally to describe something extremely hard or frustrating.

   diabólico

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

   Sinónimosbeastlybrutaldevilishhellishimpossiblekillernightmarish