Demonic

/dɪˈmɒnɪk/ · adjective

Meaning

Pertaining to demons or evil spirits; demoniac..

Definitions by Sense

1. Pertaining to demons or evil spirits; demoniac.
2. Pertaining to daemons in ancient Greek thought; concerning supernatural ‘genius’.
3. (by extension) Extremely cruel or evil; abhorrent or repugnant; diabolical.

Example Sentences

Convinced that his uncle was a warlock, he rifled through his attic, looking for demonic artifacts.

Once he had grasped the controls, he unleashed a demonic laugh that made his hostages shudder.

Aristotle concedes that the nature of the dream is indeed daemonic [translating dämonischer], but not divine – which might well reveal a profound meaning, if one could hit on the right translation.

Lifton goes on to argue that they can commit these demonic acts because they rationalize their behaviour. A whole array of rationalizations justified the murder of innocent men, women and children.

Texts show the star prime time host Tucker Carlson calling Mr. Trump a “demonic force,” […]

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• more demonic
• most demonic
• daemonic
• dæmonic

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