demonic

adjective

de·mon·ic di-ˈmä-nik

dē-

variants or less commonly demonical

di-ˈmä-ni-kəl

dē-

Synonyms of demonic next

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

demonic cruelty

demonic laughter

demonically

di-ˈmä-ni-k(ə-)lē

dē-

adverb

Examples of demonic in a Sentence

the villain in the movie cackled with demonic laughter

Recent Examples on the Web Under the influence of one of Celebrimbor’s rings, King Durin III (Peter Mullan) is delving deep into the dwarves’ mountain, even though that runs the risk of awakening the demonic Balrog that lurks down below. —

Christian Holub, EW.com, 26 Sep. 2024 The trailer offers glimpses of creepy moments like a demonic reflection in a mirror, a large cross falling down from a church wall and Julie Bowen’s character being dragged up basement stairs by an invisible force. —

Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 26 Sep. 2024 This demonic combo was taboo in medieval times, though there’s no historical evidence for the popular claim that it was banned outright. —

Staff, Quartz, 25 Sep. 2024 Every night, demonic monsters that look just like (very creepy) people stalk the streets, slaughtering anyone unfortunate enough—or stupid enough—to let them inside. —

Erik Kain, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for demonic

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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

1642, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of demonic was in 1642

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