Definitions
- Describing an action or plan that is wicked, cruel, or evil. - Referring to a person's behavior that is characterized by extreme malice or malevolence. - Talking about a situation or event that is marked by extreme evil or wickedness.
- Describing a person, action, or situation that is morally wrong, wicked, or harmful. - Referring to a quality or characteristic that is associated with immorality, malevolence, or cruelty. - Talking about a force or power that is considered to be malevolent or harmful.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe actions, behaviors, or situations that are morally wrong or harmful.
- 2Both words carry negative connotations.
- 3Both words can be used to describe people, actions, or situations.
- 4Both words are associated with malevolence or cruelty.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Diabolicalness implies a higher degree of wickedness or malevolence than evilness.
- 2Usage: Diabolicalness is less commonly used than evilness in everyday language.
- 3Connotation: Diabolicalness has a more sinister and menacing connotation than evilness.
- 4Formality: Diabolicalness is more formal than evilness.
Remember this!
Diabolicalness and evilness are synonyms that describe actions, behaviors, or situations that are morally wrong or harmful. However, diabolicalness carries a more intense and sinister connotation than evilness. While evilness is more commonly used in everyday language, diabolicalness is a more formal term that emphasizes the extreme malevolence or wickedness of a person, action, or situation.
