diabolique

French

Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin diabolicus, from Koine Greek διαβολικός (diabolikós, devilish), from Ancient Greek διάβολος (diábolos, the Devil).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /dja.bɔ.lik/
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Adjective

diabolique (plural diaboliques)

  1. (relational) devil's, Devil's; diabolic
    Synonyms: satanique; (now obsolete) satané

Further reading

Middle French

Adjective

diabolique m or f (plural diaboliques)

  1. diabolic (relating to the Devil or to devils)
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