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demonic

/dɪˈmɑːnɪk/
de · mon · ic
Adverb:demonically
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1

Relating to, characteristic of, or resembling a demon or evil spirit; fiendish and malevolent.

Example

"The gothic novel featured a dark castle haunted by demonic apparitions."

2

Possessing or driven by fierce, frantic, or seemingly superhuman energy and intensity.

Example

"The pianist played the final movement at a demonic pace that left the audience breathless."

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• Rhymes for demonic

• Nearby Words

demon
demoness
demonetize
demonic
demonically
demonization
demonize

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from the noun demon, which comes via Latin daemon from the Ancient Greek daimon, originally meaning a deity, spirit, or guiding genius before acquiring its negative sense of an evil spirit in early Christian writings.

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