demagogic

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

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adjective

of, relating to, or characteristic of a demagogue.

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

Contemporary Examples

The 1988 presidential race is rightly remembered for its focus on demagogic and racially coded appeals.
Why Isn’t Prison Justice on the Ballot This Tuesday?
Inimai Chettiar, Abigail Finkelman
November 1, 2014
True to form, he did deliver the most demagogic moment of the night, referring to the “Obama Depression.”
Romney Wins Debate Gold
Michael Tomasky
June 14, 2011
It was demagogic, but the mostly female crowd of Shriver and Schwarzenegger fans roared their approval.
Arnold Swats Whitman
Joe Mathews
October 27, 2010
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
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

Historical Examples

Of course I deplore your tendency to dalliance with the demagogic muse.
The Letters of Ambrose Bierce
Ambrose Bierce
To many even liberal scholars of the day, Luther's doctrines appeared wild and demagogic.
De Re Metallica
Georgius Agricola
However, the demagogic wind which had suddenly blown over a part of France had not prevailed in the Department of la Manche.
The Recollections of Alexis de Tocqueville
Alexis De Tocqueville
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
The popular tide set so strongly that none dared openly oppose the demagogic orators.
Orphans of the Storm
Henry MacMahon

British Dictionary definitions for demagogic

demagogic

demagogical

adjective

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

Derived Formsdemagogically, adverb

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Word Origin and History for demagogic

adj.

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

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Examples from the Web for demagogic

Contemporary Examples

The 1988 presidential race is rightly remembered for its focus on demagogic and racially coded appeals.

True to form, he did deliver the most demagogic moment of the night, referring to the “Obama Depression.”

It was demagogic, but the mostly female crowd of Shriver and Schwarzenegger fans roared their approval.

But they will most likely collapse if they actually seek it and refuse to let go their demagogic ways.

The speech was not demagogic, and after George W. Bush, we can at least be thankful for that.

Historical Examples

Of course I deplore your tendency to dalliance with the demagogic muse.

To many even liberal scholars of the day, Luther's doctrines appeared wild and demagogic.

However, the demagogic wind which had suddenly blown over a part of France had not prevailed in the Department of la Manche.

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.

The popular tide set so strongly that none dared openly oppose the demagogic orators.

demagogic

demagogical

Word Origin and History for demagogic

adj.

Origin of demagogic