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
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishCruelly enjoying someone else's pain.
Common pairings
sadistic pleasure
sadistic streak
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more sadistic
- Superlative
- most sadistic
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Etymology
From sadist + the adjective suffix -ic.
Synonyms
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masochistic
Related words
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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