Demoniac: meaning, definitions and examples

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demoniac

 

[ ˌdiːməˈneɪɪk ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Noun

religious context

A person believed to be possessed by a demon or evil spirit.

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

Etymology

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.