demagogic

Also dem·a·gog·i·cal

[dem-uh-goj-ik, -gog-, -goh-jik]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of a demagogue.

Other Word Forms

• demagogically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of demagogic¹

1825–35; < Greek dēmagōgikós, equivalent to dēmagōg ( ós ) ( demagogue ) + -ikos -ic

Example Sentences

As media companies face a campaign of intimidation from the Trump administration, the figure of Murrow, standing tall in the face of demagogic adversity, is the courageous example we need right now.

From Los Angeles Times

So is demagogic leadership that fuels grievance, anger and scapegoating instead of offering real answers to complex problems.

From Salon

And the fact is, Republicans don’t want to forfeit their demagogic prop.

From Los Angeles Times

And I realized that there are millions of people for whom Donald Trump's brand of demagogic politics is normal.

From Salon

Trump’s ugly demagogic rants in Michigan, and others like it, deserve to be treated as a national scandal.

From Salon

Related Words

• ambiguous 
• deceitful 
• disingenuous 
• evasive 
• false 
• inaccurate 
• puzzling 
• wrong