{ Di′a‐bol″ic (?), Di′a‐bol″ic‐al (?), } a. [L. diabolicus, Gr. � devilish, slanderous: cf. F. diabolique. See Devil.] Pertaining to the devil; resembling, or appropriate, or appropriate to, the devil; devilish; infernal; impious; atrocious; nefarious; outrageously wicked; as, a diabolic or diabolical temper or act. “Diabolic power.” Milton. “The diabolical institution.” Motley. — Di′a‐bol″ic‐al‐ly, adv. — Di′a‐bol″ic‐al‐ness, n.
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Webster's Dictionary 1913
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, C. & G. Merriam Co., 1913.