Definitions

1. noun

in Christianity, the devil or Satan; in a broader sense, an evil spirit or a malevolent being

“According to Christian theology, Lucifer is a fallen angel, also known as the diabolus.”

2. noun

a devil or evil spirit in mythology or fiction

“In the fantasy novel, the main character battles against the powerful diabolus.”

3. noun

a wicked or evil person

“The corrupt politician was accused of being a diabolus in the community.”

4. proper noun

the title of a 1980 horror film directed by Kenneth Halla

“The old horror film ‘Diabolus’ was a classic of its time.”

5. adjective

relating to the devil or evil

“The diabolus plot was a clever twist in the story.”