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

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

Maverick: After all these years we have finally found a team who where so diabolical at taking penalties that we managed to win one.

From BBC • Jul. 17, 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

“Never mind me, Mum,” returned that diabolical cornchandler.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens