Satanic: meaning, definitions and examples

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satanic

 

[ səˈtænɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

religion

Relating to or characteristic of Satan or satanism.

Synonyms

demonic, devilish, diabolical

Examples of usage

  • The cult performed satanic rituals in the abandoned church.
  • She was accused of being involved in satanic worship.
Context #2 | Adjective

behavior

Wicked, evil, or morally wrong.

Synonyms

evil, sinister, wicked

Examples of usage

  • His satanic behavior towards the employees led to his dismissal.
  • The murderer had a satanic grin on his face.

Translations

Translations of the word "satanic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 satânico

🇮🇳 शैतानी

🇩🇪 satanisch

🇮🇩 setan

🇺🇦 сатанинський

🇵🇱 satanistyczny

🇯🇵 サタニック

🇫🇷 satanique

🇪🇸 satánico

🇹🇷 şeytani

🇰🇷 사탄의

🇸🇦 شيطاني

🇨🇿 satanistický

🇸🇰 satanistický

🇨🇳 撒旦的

🇸🇮 satanistični

🇮🇸 satanískur

🇰🇿 шайтандық

🇬🇪 სატანური

🇦🇿 şeytanı

🇲🇽 satánico

Word origin

The word 'satanic' is derived from the name Satan, which originates from Hebrew הַשָּׂטָן (ha-Satan), meaning 'the accuser' or 'the adversary'. In Christian and Islamic beliefs, Satan is often viewed as a symbol of evil and temptation. The concept of Satanism as a religious practice emerged in the 20th century, with various groups adopting different beliefs and practices. The adjective 'satanic' is commonly used to describe anything related to Satan or perceived as evil or wicked.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,543, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.