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diabolical

[dahy-uh-bol-i-kuhl] / ˌdaɪ əˈbɒl ɪ kəl /


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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

"It's a diabolical situation that consumers find themselves in and especially at a really important time of year for families and for businesses," Mr Walker said.

From BBC • Nov. 15, 2025

After that fall, each bout of sickness or medical procedure causes a cruel chain reaction, like a diabolical Rube Goldberg machine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

“You needed her to be diabolical in order to show what really was happening there,” says Davidtz.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2025

I think about the bartenders, and wonder what diabolical things they'll be putting into my cocktail.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman




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