satanic

or Sa·tan·ic

[ suh-tan-ik, sey- ]

adjective

1. of Satan.
2. characteristic of or befitting Satan; extremely wicked; devillike; diabolical.

   Synonyms: infernal, fiendish, hellish, devilish, evil

3. of or relating to Satanism, a highly diverse group of religious, philosophical, or countercultural practices centered around Satan.

satanic

/ səˈtænɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to Satan
2. supremely evil or wicked; diabolic

Derived Forms

• saˈtanically, adverb
• saˈtanicalness, noun

Other Words From

• sa·tan·i·cal·ly adverb
• sa·tan·i·cal·ness noun
• un·sa·tan·ic adjective
• un·sa·tan·i·cal adjective
• un·sa·tan·i·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of satanic¹

First recorded in 1540–50; Satan + -ic ( def )

Example Sentences

When activists first tried to force transparency on the church, the Southern Baptist Convention's lawyer, Augie Boto, accused them of conspiring as part of "a satanic scheme."

From Salon

But running through American conservatism like a red thread is a creepy fascination with violence, not to mention a habit of apocalyptic thinking and a longed-for showdown with satanic forces.

From Salon

Cancer Christ mixes Christian, satanic and other “reptilian” imagery in an intentionally and outlandishly sacrilegious mix, with members at times wearing snake masks atop religious garments.

From Los Angeles Times

“He just kind of said it like we were hanging out... and I said, well, this Earth is kind of exploding right now with satanic things,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr Mackenzie preached that formal education was satanic and used to extort money.

From BBC

Related Words

• cruel
• maniacal