demonic

or dae·mon·ic

[ dih-mon-ik ]

adjective

1. inspired as if by a demon, indwelling spirit, or genius.

   Synonyms: possessed, obsessed, frenzied, frantic

2. demoniac ( def 1 ).

demonic

/ dɪˈmɒnɪk /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of a demon; fiendish
2. inspired or possessed by a demon, or seemingly so

   demonic laughter

Derived Forms

• deˈmonically, adverb

Other Words From

• de·moni·cal·ly adverb
• super·de·monic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of demonic¹

1655–65; < Late Latin daemonicus < Greek daimonikós, equivalent to daimon- demon- + -ikos -ic

Example Sentences

Trump is personally promising to crush the “enemy within” and the “demonic” Democrats and “the Left” as he “purifies” the “blood” of the nation from the human vermin.

From Salon

On Sunday, the former president couldn’t resist bringing up 2020 again, calling Democrats "demonic" and falsely blaming fraud for his previous loss.

From Salon

This began with “spiritual mapping” to identify “demonic strongholds,” which has more in common with the practices of various pagan traditions than anything adjacent to mainstream Christianity.

From Salon

In another sign of differing views here, McIntosh charged that a new public artwork depicted the horned demonic deity Baphomet.

From Los Angeles Times

This also makes for an ultimately more dangerous demonic passing.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• crazed
• devilish
• infernal
• maniacal
• manic
• satanic