diabolically

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière diabolique, méchante ou extrêmement cruelle ». Peut aussi être utilisé familièrement comme intensificateur, signifiant « extrêmement » ou « outrageusement » (par exemple, diaboliquement difficile).

An adverb meaning "in a devilish, wicked, or extremely cruel manner." It can also be used informally for emphasis, meaning "extremely" or "outrageously" (e.g., diabolically difficult).

1. In a devilish or evil mannerC1formal

   In a way that is characteristic of the devil; extremely wicked or cruel.

   d'une manière diabolique

   • He smiled diabolically as he revealed his evil plan.
   • The villain laughed diabolically before escaping.
   • She plotted diabolically to ruin her rival's reputation.

   Synonymesdevilishlyfiendishlyinfernallywickedly

   Antonymesangelicallybenevolentlybenignantlydivinelyrighteouslyvirtuously

2. Extremely or excessivelyC2informal

   Used informally to emphasize something is very difficult, clever, or extreme.

   de manière diabolique (excessif)

   • The puzzle was diabolically hard to solve.
   • He is diabolically clever at manipulating people.
   • The test was diabolically tricky, catching many students off guard.

   Synonymesawfullydevilishlyexcessivelyextremelyfiendishlyincrediblyinfernallyterribly

   Antonymesmildlymoderatelyslightlysomewhat