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

Oedipus sees himself as an answer to the demagogic manipulation that has wrought havoc.

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Apart from a few demagogic, populist resolutions that are unworkable without the cooperation of the state Legislature, he has no program.

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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.

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

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

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Related Words

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