demagogic

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

/ ˌdɛm əˈgɒdʒ ɪk, -ˈgɒg-, -ˈgoʊ dʒɪk /

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adjective

of, relating to, or characteristic of a demagogue.

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Also dem·a·gog·i·cal.

Origin of demagogic

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

Related formsdem·a·gog·i·cal·ly, adverb

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Examples from the Web for demagogic

The 1988 presidential race is rightly remembered for its focus on demagogic and racially coded appeals.
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True to form, he did deliver the most demagogic moment of the night, referring to the “Obama Depression.”
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It was demagogic, but the mostly female crowd of Shriver and Schwarzenegger fans roared their approval.
Arnold Swats Whitman|Joe Mathews|October 27, 2010|DAILY BEAST
But they will most likely collapse if they actually seek it and refuse to let go their demagogic ways.
How to Beat the Demagogues|Michael Signer|March 27, 2010|DAILY BEAST

The speech was not demagogic, and after George W. Bush, we can at least be thankful for that.
The Opposite of Rousing|Peter Beinart|December 2, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Wisely indeed, he retired from parliamentary life, after realizing that debating power cannot be acquired by demagogic speaking.
England, Canada and the Great War|Louis-Georges Desjardins
Mr. Britling, who seemed to Mr. Direck to be for a captain rather too demagogic, also ran back to rally his forces by loud cries.
Mr. Britling Sees It Through|H. G. Wells
It has introduced into the literary profession a demagogic habit, and has set up a quantitative instead of a qualitative standard.
Personality in Literature|Rolfe Arnold Scott-James
Fortnoye only retreated to Belgium as a refuge for his demagogic opinions.
Lippincott's Magazine. Vol. XII, No. 33. December, 1873.|Various
To many even liberal scholars of the day, Luther's doctrines appeared wild and demagogic.
De Re Metallica|Georgius Agricola

British Dictionary definitions for demagogic

demagogic

demagogical

/ (ˌdɛməˈɡɒɡɪk) /

adjective

of, characteristic of, relating to, or resembling a demagogue

Derived Formsdemagogically, adverb

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Word Origin and History for demagogic

demagogic

adj.

1831; see demagogue + -ic. Cf. Greek demagogikos "fit for or like a demagogue."