Diabolical

C1 16+

Synonyms of diabolical

Antonyms of diabolical

Collocations of diabolical

plot
Frequency: 70 %

The evil plot to overthrow the government was diabolical.

scheme
Frequency: 65 %

The wicked scheme to steal from the elderly was diabolical.

plan
Frequency: 60 %

The sinister plan to sabotage the competition was diabolical.

intentions
Frequency: 50 %

His malicious intentions towards his colleagues were diabolical.

deeds
Frequency: 45 %

The cruel deeds committed by the dictator were truly diabolical.

Idiomatic Expressions for diabolical

  • Phrase: diabolical genius
    Meaning: a person who is exceptionally intelligent and cunning in an evil or malicious way
    Usage: The criminal mastermind was known for his diabolical genius in planning heists.