Demoniacally: meaning, definitions and examples
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demoniacally
[ dɪˈmoʊniˌækli ]
manner of behavior
The term 'demoniacally' describes actions that are characteristic of a demon or are performed in a wicked, evil, or sanity-defying manner. It often connotes an intensity of evil that is unsettling or terrifying. This adverb is frequently used in literature and discussions regarding malevolent behaviors, particularly in contexts where supernatural elements are involved. The term implies a loss of control and an embracing of destructive forces.
Synonyms
diabolically, fiendishly, satanically, wickedly.
Examples of usage
- He laughed demonically at his opponent.
- The shadows moved demonically across the wall.
- She acted demonically during the unsettling ritual.
Translations
Translations of the word "demoniacally" in other languages:
🇵🇹 demoníaca
🇮🇳 दानवीय
🇩🇪 dämonisch
🇮🇩 demonis
🇺🇦 демонічно
🇵🇱 demonicznie
🇯🇵 悪魔的に
🇫🇷 démoniaquement
🇪🇸 demoníacamente
🇹🇷 şeytani bir şekilde
🇰🇷 악마적으로
🇸🇦 شيطانيًا
🇨🇿 démonicky
🇸🇰 démonicky
🇨🇳 恶魔般地
🇸🇮 demonjaško
🇮🇸 demonískt
🇰🇿 дьяволски
🇬🇪 დემონიურად
🇦🇿 demonik şəkildə
🇲🇽 demoníacamente
Etymology
The word 'demoniacally' is derived from the root 'demon,' which originates from the Greek 'daimon,' meaning a spirit or divine power. Historically, this term evolved to represent malevolent supernatural beings often associated with evil. Over time, the connotation shifted, and 'demon' became associated primarily with evil spirits in various mythologies and religions. The suffix '-ly' is a common English formation that turns adjectives into adverbs, indicating the manner in which something is done. Therefore, 'demoniacally' suggests a manner that embodies the essence of a demon's inherent evilness or chaos. The use of 'demoniacally' is prevalent in literary works, horror genres, and discussions around human behaviors that are perceived as morally reprehensible or unnaturally twisted.