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diabolic vs devilish

devilish vs diabolic

diabolic and devilish both are adjectives.

diabolic is not an adverb while devilish is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
diabolic No Yes No No
devilish No Yes No Yes
As adjectives, diabolic and devilish are synonyms defined as:
  • diabolic and devilish: showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil
Other synonyms of diabolic include diabolical, mephistophelean, mephistophelian.
diabolic (adjective) devilish (adjective)
extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil
showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil playful in an appealingly bold way
diabolic (adverb) devilish (adverb)
in a playfully devilish manner
Difference between diabolic and devilish

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