Definition for DI-A-BOL'IC, or DI-A-BOL'IC-AL

DI-A-BOL'IC, or DI-A-BOL'IC-AL, a. [L. diabolus, the devil.]

Devilish; pertaining to the devil: hence, extremely malicious; impious; atrocious; nefarious; outrageously wicked; partaking of any quality ascribed to the devil; as, a diabolical temper; a diabolical scheme or action.

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