Satanically: meaning, definitions and examples
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satanically
[ sษหtรฆnษชkli ]
adverbial usage
In a manner that is characteristic of or resembling Satan. This word often denotes actions or traits that are perceived as evil or wicked, often in a figurative sense to describe malicious behavior.
Synonyms
diabolically, evil, malevolently, wickedly
Examples of usage
- He acted satanically during the confrontation.
- The villain in the story planned his attacks satanically.
- Her laughter echoed satanically in the dark alley.
Translations
Translations of the word "satanically" in other languages:
๐ต๐น satanicamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคคเคพเคจเฅ เคคเคฐเฅเคเฅ เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช satanisch
๐ฎ๐ฉ secara satanis
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐัะฐะฝัััััะบะธ
๐ต๐ฑ satanistycznie
๐ฏ๐ต ใตใฟใใใฏใซ
๐ซ๐ท satanique
๐ช๐ธ satanicamente
๐น๐ท ลeytanca
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌํ์ ์ผ๋ก
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดูุทุงูููุง
๐จ๐ฟ satanisticky
๐ธ๐ฐ satanisticky
๐จ๐ณ ๆๆฆ่ฌๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ satanistiฤno
๐ฎ๐ธ satanรญsk
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐัะฐะฝะฐะปัา
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแขแแแฃแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลeytani ลษkildษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ satanicamente
Etymology
The term 'satanically' derives from the root 'Satan', which is characterized as an adversarial figure in various religious traditions, primarily within Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The name Satan comes from the Hebrew 'Satan', meaning 'adversary' or 'accuser'. The word evolved through Greek and Latin before being adopted into English. Over time, 'satan' came to symbolize the embodiment of evil within these religious narratives. As the influence of Christian theology expanded throughout Europe, the notion of a devil who is in opposition to God and represents all things sinful became more entrenched, contributing to the adverbial form 'satanically'. This term reflects actions or characteristics that are perceived as profoundly malicious or evil, often used in both a literal theological context and a more figurative literary sense.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #42,136, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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- 42133 griller
- 42134 unclogging
- 42135 glossiest
- 42136 satanically
- 42137 destining
- 42138 nonobservant
- 42139 extinguishable
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