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

Part of the pleasure is hearing Satanic Planet expertly chart the narrow path between Satan Is Real-style camp and the self-seriousness of decades of supposedly satanic black metal. — Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2026

The book was billed as the true story of Smith’s childhood abuse at the hands of a satanic cult in the 1950s. — Jordana Rosenfeld, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026

But the penultimate week of the 13th season left even the devil’s spawn in harm’s way, as Ben, Cordelia (Sarah Paulson) and Queenie (Gabourey Sidibe) were overtaken by Ben’s satanic father (who is played by both Fedor Steer and Paul Anthony Kelly). — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2026

Alderman maintains that each of the defendants have continued to lie to protect themselves and believes there is evidence of satanic worship. — Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 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