adj Uncommon

sadistic

suh-DIHS-tihk

Sadistic (adj) means deriving pleasure from causing pain or humiliation to others. Example: “The coach's sadistic training methods left several players injured.”

adj

Deriving pleasure from causing pain or humiliation to others.

"The coach's sadistic training methods left several players injured."

"It was a sadistic prank that nobody found funny."

How to use sadistic

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCruelly enjoying someone else's pain.

Common pairings

sadistic pleasure sadistic streak

Word forms

more sadistic comparative, most sadistic superlative

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Etymology

From sadist + the adjective suffix -ic.

Rhymes for sadistic

holistic artistic autistic logistic heuristic statistic realistic ballistic hedonistic linguistic futuristic optimistic

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Frequently asked questions

What does “sadistic” mean?

The word “sadistic” means deriving pleasure from causing pain or humiliation to others. In plain terms, cruelly enjoying someone else's pain.

How do you pronounce “sadistic”?

“Sadistic” is pronounced suh-DIHS-tihk (/səˈdɪstɪk/ in IPA).

How do you use “sadistic” in a sentence?

Here is “sadistic” used in a sentence: “The coach's sadistic training methods left several players injured.”

What part of speech is “sadistic”?

“Sadistic” is an adjective.

Is “sadistic” a common word?

“Sadistic” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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