Demoniac: meaning, definitions and examples
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demoniac
[ ˌdiːməˈneɪɪk ]
evil spirits
Possessed by or as if by a demon. Often used to describe behavior or actions that are extremely wicked or evil.
Synonyms
demonic, diabolical, fiendish, satanic
Examples of usage
- He had a demoniac look in his eyes.
- The demoniac laughter echoed through the abandoned house.
religious context
A person believed to be possessed by a demon or evil spirit.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The exorcist was called to help the demoniac.
- The demoniac exhibited strange behavior during the ceremony.
Translations
Translations of the word "demoniac" in other languages:
🇵🇹 demoníaco
🇮🇳 दानविक
🇩🇪 dämonisch
🇮🇩 demonik
🇺🇦 демонічний
🇵🇱 demoniczny
🇯🇵 悪魔的な
🇫🇷 démoniaque
🇪🇸 demoníaco
🇹🇷 şeytani
🇰🇷 악마 같은
🇸🇦 شيطاني
🇨🇿 démonský
🇸🇰 démonický
🇨🇳 恶魔的
🇸🇮 demoníčen
🇮🇸 djöflalegur
🇰🇿 демондық
🇬🇪 დემონური
🇦🇿 demonik
🇲🇽 demoníaco
Word origin
The word 'demoniac' originated in the late 16th century, derived from the Late Latin 'daemoniacus' and the Greek 'daimoniakos', meaning 'pertaining to a demon'. It has been used in religious contexts to describe individuals believed to be under the influence of evil spirits.
See also: demonic, demonify, demonise, demonize, demonstrate.