Meaning & use
demonic
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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