Synonyms

Prince of Darkness

American

noun

Satan.

Prince of Darkness British

noun

another name for Satan

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Etymology

Origin of Prince of Darkness

First recorded in 1595–1605

Example Sentences

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All of this in support of his Prince of Darkness schtick.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 15, 2025

As well as Queen, it is where Oasis have forged some of their biggest hits, and where the late Ozzy Osbourne, the Prince of Darkness, arrived in 1970 with his new band Black Sabbath.

From BBC • Sep. 14, 2025

The archetypal spin doctor, his reputation as a behind-the scenes fixer, schemer and schmoozer earned him the nickname, "the Prince of Darkness".

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2025

But, all these years later, I was reminded that Ozzy, despite his well-crafted Prince of Darkness persona, was the sun that brought brightness and warmth to the familial chaos that orbited around him.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 22, 2025

It feels like the Prince of Darkness has swept his cloak over the table.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson

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