demonic

Also de·mon·i·cal
Or dae·mon·ic

[dih-mon-ik]

adjective

1. inspired as if by a demon, indwelling spirit, or genius.

   Synonyms: possessed, obsessed, frenzied, frantic

2. demoniac.

demonic

/ dɪˈmɒnɪk /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of a demon; fiendish

2. inspired or possessed by a demon, or seemingly so

   demonic laughter

Other Word Forms

• demonically adverb
• superdemonic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of demonic¹

1655–65; < Late Latin daemonicus < Greek daimonikós, equivalent to daimon- demon- + -ikos -ic

Example Sentences

She opens the curtain and screams at him in a terrifying, almost demonic voice.

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“The demonic evilness has to stop and be wholesome and make people smile and feel comfortable watching something.”

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"Ninety percent of the population rejects the demonic witch," Maduro said, without directly mentioning Machado or commenting on his political rival being awarded the prestigious prize.

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To stop Mocata from using Simon to bring about an apocalypse, Rex and the Duke enlist their own occult knowledge against evil spirits, mind-control, demonic horses and the Devil himself.

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Britton put it even more plainly: “Anything that wasn’t Christian got demonized. And once something is seen as demonic, it’s easier to police. It’s easier to ban. It’s easier to fear.”

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Related Words

• crazed 
• devilish 
• infernal 
• maniacal 
• manic 
• satanic