Definition of «diabolical»
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"Diabolical" is used as an intensifier to describe something that is shockingly cruel, impressively evil, or masterfully manipulative in a way that evokes a strong emotional reaction. While the standard definition relates to the devil, the slang usage focuses on the audacity or the "unhinged" nature of an action, often in media or social interactions. It suggests a level of calculated malice that is almost admirable for its sheer boldness or effectiveness. Users often apply it to plot twists in anime or movies that are designed to emotionally devastate the audience.
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> Starting with the scene of the kids having fun is diabolical.
> The way the developers hid that trap right at the exit was truly diabolical.
> That cliffhanger is diabolical because now we have to wait two years for the resolution.
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