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From Ancient Greek δαιμονικός (daemonikos) "possessed by a demon, sent by a demon", from δαίμων (daemon) "demon".

Adjective

demonic (comparative more demonic, superlative most demonic)

Positive demonic

Comparative more demonic

Superlative most demonic
  1. Of, relating to, involving or resembling demons; demoniac.
    Convinced that his uncle was a warlock, he rifled through his attic, looking for demonic artifacts.
    Once he had grasped the controls, he unleashed a demonic laugh that made his hostages shudder.

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