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Definition of satanic

satanic

/səˈtæn.ɪk/
sa · tan · ic
Adverb:satanically
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1

Of, relating to, or characteristic of Satan or Satanism.

Example

"The historian studied how accusations of satanic rituals fueled moral panics in early modern Europe."

2

Extremely evil, wicked, or cruel; fiendish.

Example

"In the novel, the villain's satanic cruelty toward the townspeople eventually sparked an uprising."

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• Rhymes for satanic

• Nearby Words

sassiness
sassy
satan
satanic
satanism
satanist
satay

Word Origin & Etymology

Attested from the mid-17th century (notably popularized by John Milton in 'Paradise Lost'), formed from 'Satan' (from Hebrew 'satan', meaning 'adversary') plus the suffix '-ic'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Satanic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/satanic
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