Luciferian

adjective

Definition of Luciferiannext
as in demonic
of, relating to, or worthy of an evil spirit the movie's villain wore a Luciferian expression of supreme confidence

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  1. demonic
  2. sinister
  3. satanic
Adjective
  • For Koreans at that time (and to some extent even now), Karl Marx was not just a historical figure but a kind of demonic being symbolizing the world of darkness.
    Cressida Leyshon, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The answer is Krampus, the somewhat demonic counterpart to Santa Claus.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of demonic
Adjective
  • Luis is building a hotel for Herr König (Dan Stevens, a scream queen in his own right), whose eccentric behavior points to a sinister agenda.
    Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
  • All this hints at a more sinister story inside; this was a factory for a highly addictive drug called Captagon.
    Greg Myre, NPR, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of sinister
Adjective
  • In an era of satanic panic, rumors of a murderous devil-worshiping cult were rampant.
    Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Like The Rock, though, everything’s more pumped up in this flick, from dangerous snowmen who show up in a submarine/ice cream truck (no, really) to Nick’s brother Krampus (Kristofer Hivju), a muscular fellow with his own satanic sleigh.
    Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of satanic
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