demonic Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective satellite extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell
satanic; fiendish; infernal; hellish; unholy; diabolical; diabolic.
- something demonic in him--something that could be cruel
- fires lit up a diabolic scene
- diabolical sorcerers under the influence of devils
- a fiendish despot
- hellish torture
- infernal instruments of war
- satanic cruelty
- unholy grimaces
WordNet
De*mo"nic adjective
Etymology
L.Definitions
Of or pertaining to a demon or to demons; demoniac. "Demonic ambushes." Lowell.
