No. 8,931 in Swedish
diabolisk
"Diabolisk" means "devilish" or "evil."
In a sentence
Hans plan var diabolisk i sitt utförande.
His plan was diabolical in its execution.
Here, 'diabolisk' describes the nature of the plan, emphasizing its malicious or cunningly evil design.
Den diaboliska skurken log triumferande.
The diabolical villain smiled triumphantly.
In this sentence, 'diabolisk' qualifies the villain, portraying them as sinister and malevolent.
Kritikerna kallade filmen för en diabolisk mästerverk.
The critics called the movie a diabolical masterpiece.
Here, 'diabolisk' refers to the masterpiece, suggesting it may possess characteristics of cleverness or horrifying brilliance, depending on interpretation.
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