demonic

adjective

de·​mon·​ic di-ˈmä-nik 

dē-

variants or less commonly demonical

di-ˈmä-ni-kəl 

dē-

: of, relating to, or suggestive of a demon : fiendish

demonic cruelty

demonic laughter

demonically

di-ˈmä-ni-k(ə-)lē 

dē-

adverb

Synonyms

• cacodemonic
• demoniac
• demoniacal
• demonian
• devilish
• diabolical
• diabolic
• fiendish
• Luciferian
• satanic

Examples of demonic in a Sentence

the villain in the movie cackled with demonic laughter

Recent Examples on the Web

Further new characters include demonic teenage neighbor Poppy (Joey King) and baby Gru Jr. Renaud acknowledges there was discussion over whether the introduction of Poppy would sideline Margo, Edith and Agnes. —Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 26 June 2024

Reluctantly tasked with investigating an apparent case of demonic possession that has ensnared a young woman (Chloe Bailey) in the clutches of a relentless demon, Arlington struggles to confront the beast, even as Miller searches for appropriate reference points to anchor his character. —Justin Lowe, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 June 2024

But now, the sinister conspiracy involves a demonic coffee corporation in a haunted amusement park. —PCMAG, 20 June 2024

The King of Downtown Disney Musical Chairs has to be Earl of Sandwich — which has been bounced around the mall like a ball in a demonic pachinko game. —Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 20 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Late Latin daemonicus, borrowed from Greek daemonikós, from daimon-, daímōn "superhuman power, spirit intermediate between gods and humans, demon" + -ikos -ic entry 1

First Known Use

1662, in the meaning defined above