adjective
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of, relating to, or characteristic of a demon; fiendish
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inspired or possessed by a demon, or seemingly so
demonic laughter
Other Word Forms
- demonically adverb
- superdemonic adjective
Etymology
Origin of demonic
1655–65; < Late Latin daemonicus < Greek daimonikós, equivalent to daimon- demon- + -ikos -ic
Example Sentences
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Regardless, standout performances such as Daniel Camargo’s compelling prince, Léa Fleytoux’s fabulously arrow-sharp Firebird and Patrick Frenette’s demonic sorcerer held the stage with impressive individuality.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
They worked it downfield, through the puddles, through and around the demonic Italian players, over halfway and into the enemy 22.
From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026
Andy and Barbara Muschietti, co-creators of HBO’s prequel drama about Stephen King’s demonic clown, flavor the scarefest with themes of fascism, bigotry and the loss of innocence.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025
Instead, it’s rooted in the visual and emotional language of horror films, especially the more reactionary tales of demonic possession, such as “The Exorcist” and “The Conjuring.”
From Salon • Oct. 27, 2025
The reason was that they could not stop staring—with a curious mixture of fascination, fear, and uneasiness—at Mr. Curtain in his green-plaid suit, silvery glasses, and demonic wheelchair.
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
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