diabolical
Example Sentences
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Product designers are hatching new ways to rouse them that border on diabolical.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026
Why it’s vital: Never underestimate the power of seeing an intelligent, moral character triumph in the face of overwhelming challenges brought on by diabolical forces.
From Salon • Dec. 19, 2025
The student said the incident had had "a diabolical impact" on her.
From BBC • Jul. 29, 2025
It’s less stupid, for starters, and more diabolical.
From Slate • Jul. 22, 2025
This sordid, vulturous, diabolical old man reminded Nately of his father because the two were nothing at all alike.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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