DIABOLICALLY Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

diabolically

adverb

as in fiendishly

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Recent Examples of diabolically An abrupt sidebar with Kyle confirms that the reasons are diabolically political. — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 16 Aug. 2026 From there, police detective Carlson (Bo Svenson, in a diabolically hateable performance) jumps to conclusions — clearly, Billy is also gay, and murdered Tom’s boyfriend in a lover’s quarrel, right? — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 July 2026 Dumpings can happen by elimination, by public vote—every week or so, viewers can choose their favorite islanders or pick who a new bombshell should pair up with—or, more diabolically, by the other islanders’ selection. — Lillian Fishman, New Yorker, 27 June 2026 Another long-leaf cactus, the Spanish bayonet, was diabolically equipped with a blood groove. — Tim Kelly, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025

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fiendishly

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This problem can be fiendishly hard.

— Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 11 May 2026
Imelda Marcos’ fetish for fiendishly expensive shoes was a running gag in the 1980s.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026

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