satanic

adjective

sa·​tan·​ic sə-ˈta-nik 

sā-

1

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Satan or satanism

satanic pride

satanic rites

2

: characterized by extreme cruelty or viciousness

satanically

sə-ˈta-ni-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Synonyms of satanic

• demonic
• sinister

Examples of satanic in a Sentence

the cat's eyes reflected a satanic red in the dark

Recent Examples on the Web

These scenes triggered a mild satanic panic online, with some Christians branding the film demonic. —Kemi Alemoru, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2026

The sequel ups the ante with some new satanic stakes, as well as an all-star ensemble that includes Sarah Michelle Gellar, Elijah Wood, Kathryn Newton, Shawn Hatosy, David Cronenberg and more. —Glenn Garner, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2026

The sheriff said that the suspect is also allegedly linked to a neo-Nazi satanic group. —Victoria Arancio, ABC News, 4 Feb. 2026

Our teen protagonist Spike (Alfie Williams) has ditched the self-sufficient survivor community on an island off the coast of Northumberland, England, only to find himself at the behest of Sir Jimmy’s satanic appetite for torture. —Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 16 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1544, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for satanic

• botanic
• brahmanic
• britannic
• galvanic
• germanic
• hispanic
• koranic
• mechanic
• organic
• puranic
• quranic
• romanic