Definitions
- Describing a person or character who is cunning and mischievous. - Referring to a behavior that is sly, manipulative, and devious. - Talking about a plan or scheme that is cleverly designed to deceive or harm others.
- Describing a person or action that is evil, wicked, or cruel. - Referring to a plan or scheme that is intended to cause harm or destruction. - Talking about a situation or event that is extremely unpleasant or difficult to deal with.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe negative qualities or actions.
- 2Both words suggest a sense of danger or threat.
- 3Both words have a sinister connotation.
- 4Both words can be used to describe people, actions, plans, or situations.
- 5Both words are associated with evil or wickedness.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Diabolical is more intense and extreme than mephistophelean.
- 2Nature: Mephistophelean suggests cunning and mischievousness, while diabolical implies evil and cruelty.
- 3Connotation: Mephistophelean has a slightly playful or humorous connotation, while diabolical is more serious and ominous.
- 4Usage: Mephistophelean is less common and more literary than diabolical, which is more commonly used in everyday language.
Remember this!
Mephistophelean and diabolical are both negative adjectives used to describe people, actions, plans, or situations. However, mephistophelean suggests cunning and mischievousness, while diabolical implies evil and cruelty. Diabolical is more intense and extreme than mephistophelean, and it is more commonly used in everyday language than mephistophelean.
