Diabolically
/ˌdaɪ.əˈbɒl.ɪ.kli/noun
In a manner characteristic of a devil; wickedly or fiendishly.
Did you know?The Greek diabolos, meaning “slanderer” or “accuser,” was used in the Septuagint to translate the Hebrew term śāṭān, “adversary,” helping shape the later concept of the Devil.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
diabállein
“To throw across; figuratively, to slander or bring accusations against someone”
Ancient Greek
Greek
diábolos
“A slanderer, accuser, or malicious adversary”
3rd–2nd Century BCE
Greek
diábolos
“A Greek translation of Hebrew śāṭān, “adversary” or “accuser,” in the Septuagint”
Late Antiquity
Latin
diabolus
“The Devil or a demon; from Greek diábolos”
Middle English
Old French/English
diabolik / diabolical
“Devilish, fiendish, or associated with the Devil”
Modern English
English
diabolically
“In a devilish, wicked, or fiendish manner”