Meaning & use

demonic

adjective·Advanced

Relating to or characteristic of demons or evil spirits; suggesting extreme malevolence.

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The old church carvings showed demonic figures tormenting sinners in hell.

Critics called his ambition almost demonic, driven by no limit but success.

A note on using this word

Demonic can be used literally in religious or supernatural contexts, or figuratively to describe extreme cruelty or intensity.

Words with a similar meaning

diabolicalfiendish

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Words with an opposite meaning

angelicdivine

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