satanic Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell
    fiendish; infernal; demonic; 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
  2. adjective of or relating to Satan
    • Satanic verses

WordNet

Sa*tan"ic, Sa*tan"ic*al adjective (Also<
  • Satanic
  • Satanical
)
Etymology
Cf. F. satanique, GR. .
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to Satan; having the qualities of Satan; resembling Satan; extremely malicious or wicked; devilish; infernal. "Satanic strength." "Satanic host." Milton.
    Detest the slander which, with a Satanic smile, exults over the character it has ruined. Dr. T. Dwight.
    -- Sa*tan"ic*al*ly, adv. -- Sa*tan"ic*al*ness, n.

Webster 1913