Sadistically: meaning, definitions and examples

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sadistically

[ ˌsædɪˈstɪkli ]

^{Context #1}

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.

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characterized by sadism

Showing a cruel enjoyment in the pain or suffering of others.

Synonyms

cruel, inhumane, vicious

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.