diabolical

Example Sentences

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That’s when UConn coach Dan Hurley dialed up “Twelve On,” a diabolical full-court trap that would make or break his entire season.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Later, John and Paul attempt diabolical accents while relating the story of Count Balder and Felpin Mansions, “the eccentric son of Baron Landsberg, the inventor of the rack,” including a variety of sound effects.

From Salon • Dec. 23, 2025

The diabolical move from Riley would pay off.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 8, 2025

She said: "We've seen the worst care homes - diabolical homes - and they're not inspected for two or three years."

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2025

The very word begins to have a despairing and diabolical ring.

From "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin