Sadistically: meaning, definitions and examples
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sadistically
[ ˌsædɪˈstɪkli ]
in a sadistic manner
In a way that shows pleasure in causing pain or suffering to others.
Synonyms
cruelly, maliciously, savagely
Examples of usage
- He smiled sadistically as he watched the horror unfold.
- She laughed sadistically at the misfortune of others.
characterized by sadism
Showing a cruel enjoyment in the pain or suffering of others.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The sadistically cruel dictator enjoyed torturing his victims.
- She had a sadistically gleeful expression as she inflicted pain on the helpless animal.
Translations
Translations of the word "sadistically" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sádicamente
🇮🇳 क्रूरता से
🇩🇪 sadistisch
🇮🇩 secara sadis
🇺🇦 садистично
🇵🇱 sadystycznie
🇯🇵 サディスティックに
🇫🇷 sadistiquement
🇪🇸 sádicamente
🇹🇷 sadistçe
🇰🇷 사디스틱하게
🇸🇦 بشكل سادي
🇨🇿 sadisticky
🇸🇰 sadisticky
🇨🇳 虐待地
🇸🇮 sadistično
🇮🇸 sadískt
🇰🇿 садистікалық түрде
🇬🇪 სადისტურად
🇦🇿 sadistcəsinə
🇲🇽 sádicamente
Word origin
The word 'sadistically' is derived from the term 'sadistic,' which originated from the name of the Marquis de Sade, a French aristocrat known for his libertine sexuality and fascination with inflicting pain. The term 'sadism' was first used in the 19th century to describe the enjoyment of cruelty and suffering. Over time, 'sadistically' has come to be used to describe actions or behaviors that exhibit a sadistic pleasure in causing pain or harm to others.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #38,513, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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