satanic

sa·tan·ic

adj \sə-ˈta-nik, sā-\

Definition of SATANIC

1

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Satan or satanism <satanic pride> <satanic rites>

2

: characterized by extreme cruelty or viciousness

— sa·tan·i·cal·ly \-ni-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

Examples of SATANIC

1. <the cat's eyes reflected a satanic red in the dark>

First Known Use of SATANIC

1667

Related to SATANIC

Synonyms: cacodemonic, demoniac (also demoniacal), demonian, demonic (also demonical), devilish, diabolical (or diabolic), Luciferian, fiendish

Antonyms: angelic (or angelical)

Related Words: hellish, infernal; baleful, evil, sinister; malevolent, malicious, malignant; heinous, monstrous; black, immoral, iniquitous, nefarious, vicious, vile, villainous, wicked; barbarous, cruel, ferocious, inhuman, savage

Near Antonyms: celestial, heavenly; beneficent, benevolent, benign, benignant; godly, holy, sainted, saintly; ethical, good, moral, righteous, virtuous

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Rhymes with SATANIC

Balkanic, Brahmanic, Britannic, galvanic, Germanic, Hispanic, Koranic, mechanic, melanic, organic, Romanic, shamanic, sultanic, tympanic, volcanic