noun
sadist
SAY-dihst
Sadist (noun) means a person who enjoys causing pain or humiliation to others. Example: “The guard was a known sadist who delighted in tormenting prisoners.”
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A person who enjoys causing pain or humiliation to others.
"The guard was a known sadist who delighted in tormenting prisoners."
How to use sadist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who enjoys inflicting pain or cruelty.
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Word forms
- Plural
- sadists
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Etymology
From the name of the Marquis de Sade; see sadism.
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What does “sadist” mean?
The word “sadist” means a person who enjoys causing pain or humiliation to others. In plain terms, someone who enjoys inflicting pain or cruelty.
How do you pronounce “sadist”?
“Sadist” is pronounced SAY-dihst (/ˈseɪdɪst/ in IPA).
How do you use “sadist” in a sentence?
Here is “sadist” used in a sentence: “The guard was a known sadist who delighted in tormenting prisoners.”
What part of speech is “sadist”?
“Sadist” is a noun.
