Demonic: meaning, definitions and examples

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demonic

 

[ dɪˈmɒnɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

evil

Relating to or characteristic of demons or evil spirits; devilish.

Synonyms

devilish, diabolical, infernal, satanic

Examples of usage

  • He had a demonic look in his eyes.
  • The movie portrayed the antagonist as a demonic force.
  • She described the haunted house as having a demonic presence.
Context #2 | Adjective

power

Possessing great power or energy; extremely impressive or effective.

Synonyms

energetic, forceful, potent, powerful

Examples of usage

  • The athlete showed a demonic strength in the competition.
  • The storm unleashed its demonic fury on the town.
  • The band's performance was described as demonic by the critics.

Translations

Translations of the word "demonic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 demoníaco

🇮🇳 शैतानी (shaitani)

🇩🇪 dämonisch

🇮🇩 demonik

🇺🇦 демонічний

🇵🇱 demoniczny

🇯🇵 悪魔の (akuma no)

🇫🇷 démoniaque

🇪🇸 demoníaco

🇹🇷 şeytani

🇰🇷 악마의 (akma-ui)

🇸🇦 شيطاني (shaytani)

🇨🇿 démonický

🇸🇰 démonický

🇨🇳 恶魔的 (èmó de)

🇸🇮 demonski

🇮🇸 djöfullegt

🇰🇿 шайтандық

🇬🇪 დემონური (demonuri)

🇦🇿 demonik

🇲🇽 demoníaco

Word origin

The word 'demonic' originates from the Late Latin 'demonicus' and the Greek 'daimonikos', meaning 'pertaining to a demon'. In various cultures and mythologies, demons are supernatural beings associated with evil, darkness, and chaos. The concept of demonic forces has been prevalent in religious texts, folklore, and literature throughout history, symbolizing malevolent entities or powerful energy. The use of 'demonic' in English language reflects the enduring fascination with the supernatural and the eternal struggle between good and evil.

See also: demoniac, demonify, demonise, demonize, demonstrate.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,359, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.