adjective
demonic
dih-MO-nihk
adjective
1
Relating to demons or evil spirits.
"The film centers on a supposed demonic possession."
"Villagers blamed the crop failure on demonic influence."
2
Extremely cruel, evil, or frightening.
"The dictator's demonic cruelty shocked the world."
"There was something demonic about the way he laughed."
How to Use Demonic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving to do with demons, or simply extremely wicked or menacing.
Common pairings
demonic possession
demonic force
demonic laughter
Word Forms
more demonic comparative, most demonic superlative
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Etymology
From Latin daemonicus, from Ancient Greek daimonikós, "possessed by or sent by a spirit," ultimately from daímōn.