"archidiabolical" meaning in English

See archidiabolical in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: From archi- + diabolical. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|archi|diabolical}} archi- + diabolical Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} archidiabolical (not comparable)
  1. (rare) Of or relating to an archdevil. Tags: not-comparable, rare
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