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demonic

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de·mon·ic also dae·mon·ic  (d-mnk)
adj.
1. Befitting a demon; fiendish.
2. Motivated by a spiritual force or genius; inspired.

de·moni·cal·ly adv.

demonic [dɪˈmɒnɪk]
adj
1. of, relating to, or characteristic of a demon; fiendish
2. inspired or possessed by a demon, or seemingly so demonic laughter
demonically  adv
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.demonicdemonic - extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell; "something demonic in him--something that could be cruel"; "fires lit up a diabolic scene"; "diabolical sorcerers under the influence of devils"; "a fiendish despot"; "hellish torture"; "infernal instruments of war"; "satanic cruelty"; "unholy grimaces"
evil - morally bad or wrong; "evil purposes"; "an evil influence"; "evil deeds"

demonic demoniac demoniacal
adjective
2. frenzied, mad, furious, frantic, hectic, manic, crazed, frenetic, maniacal, like one possessed a demonic drive to succeed
Translations
demonic [dɪˈmɒnɪk] ADJ
1. (lit) [forces, possession, influence] → demoníaco
2. (fig) = demoniacal
demonic daemonic [dɪˈmɒnɪk] adj
(= devilish) [forces, grin] → démoniaque
(= outstanding) [energy, drive, ability] → redoutable
demonic
adjdämonisch


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