diabolic

• 形容极其邪恶、残忍，或像魔鬼一样的。

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.

   恶魔的

   • 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.

   同义词demonicdevilishfiendishhellishinfernalmephistopheliansatanic

   反义词angelicdivinegodlysaintly

2. Extremely cruel or wickedC1formal

   Showing great cruelty, malice, or evil intent.

   恶魔般的

   • 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.

   同义词atrociousdemonicevilfiendishheinoushellishinfernalmalevolentmaliciousmalignantmonstrousnefarioussatanicvilewicked

   反义词angelicbenevolentkindheartedrighteousvirtuous

3. Very difficult or challengingC2informal

   Used informally to describe something extremely hard or frustrating.

   极其困难

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

   同义词beastlybrutaldevilishhellishimpossiblekillernightmarish