demoniac
of, relating to, or like a demon; demonic: demoniac laughter.
possessed by or as by an evil spirit; raging; frantic.
a person seemingly possessed by a demon or evil spirit.
Origin of demoniac
1Opposites for demoniac
Other words from demoniac
- de·mo·ni·a·cal·ly [dee-muh-nahy-ik-lee], /ˌdi məˈnaɪ ɪk li/, adverb
Words Nearby demoniac
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How to use demoniac in a sentence
It illustrates, rather, their civilized need of special spiritual nurture while breasting the demoniac fury of modern warfare.
How World War II's ‘Dear John’ Letters Changed American Society | Susan L. Carruthers | February 14, 2022 | TimeAt the mention of the Merrill Horse, Poindexter's countenance took on a demoniac expression.
The Courier of the Ozarks | Byron A. DunnOthers came with demoniac yells, climbing upon the limbers and shooting horses.
The Boys of '61 | Charles Carleton Coffin.When the Count saw my face, his eyes blazed with a sort of demoniac fury, and he suddenly made a grab at my throat.
Dracula | Bram StokerIn his “Convulsionaries of Tangier” he has depicted with wild, demoniac energy the religious frenzy of a Turkish sect.
The History of Modern Painting, Volume 1 (of 4) | Richard Muther
But the arrival of the dark rider brought the demoniac singing to an end.
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British Dictionary definitions for demoniac
/ (dɪˈməʊnɪˌæk) /
of, like, or suggestive of a demon; demonic
suggesting inner possession or inspiration: the demoniac fire of genius
frantic; frenzied; feverish: demoniac activity
a person possessed by an evil spirit or demon
Derived forms of demoniac
- demoniacally, adverb
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