demonic
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English
Alternative forms
- daemonic (dated), dæmonic (dated)
Pronunciation
Etymology
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)
- 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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