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demoniac
[ dih-moh-nee-ak, dee-muh-nahy-ak ]
/ dɪˈmoʊ niˌæk, ˌdi məˈnaɪ æk /
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adjective Also de·mo·ni·a·cal [dee-muh-nahy-uh-kuhl]. /ˌdi məˈnaɪ ə kəl/.
of, relating to, or like a demon; demonic: demoniac laughter.
possessed by or as by an evil spirit; raging; frantic.
noun
a person seemingly possessed by a demon or evil spirit.
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Origin of demoniac
OTHER WORDS FROM demoniac
de·mo·ni·a·cal·ly [dee-muh-nahy-ik-lee], /ˌdi məˈnaɪ ɪk li/, adverbWords nearby demoniac
demolition derby, demolitions, demon, demonetarize, demonetize, demoniac, demonian, demonic, demonism, demonization, demonize
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British Dictionary definitions for demoniac
demoniac
/ (dɪˈməʊnɪˌæk) /
adjective also: demoniacal (ˌdiːməˈnaɪəkəl)
of, like, or suggestive of a demon; demonic
suggesting inner possession or inspirationthe demoniac fire of genius
frantic; frenzied; feverishdemoniac activity
noun
a person possessed by an evil spirit or demon
Derived forms of demoniac
demoniacally, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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