satanic

play

adjective sa·tan·ic \ 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

—

satanically

play \sə-ˈta-ni-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

See satanic defined for English-language learners

Examples of satanic in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples of satanic from the Web

After a satanic display went up in Boca Raton's Sanborn Square, city commissioners raised the prospect of denying all displays in the area, including nativity scenes and menorahs, rather than let the satanists spoil everyone else's day.

— dan sweeney, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Trump in Phoenix: Is a lie still a lie if it's so obvious you're not fooling anyone?," 23 Aug. 2017
But a Supreme drop isn’t just about box-logo tees and satanic appliqué.

— sam schube, GQ, "The Coolest (and Most Wearable) Clothes in Supreme’s Fall-Winter Lookbook," 14 Aug. 2017
Adding to its rich history, Salem has become a center for thousands of practitioners of the Wiccan faith, which has no relation to the satanic imaginations of 1692.

— christine woodside, Smithsonian, "The Site of the Salem Witch Trial Hangings Finally Has a Memorial," 14 July 2017
Set in an urban ghetto, Antoinette Nwandu's Pass Over features not only the requisite brutal white cop but also a satanic Caucasian in a nice suit, who tempts two poor young black men with goodies out of the picnic basket of the American dream.

— tony adler, Chicago Reader, "Hir is Steppenwolf’s latest, funniest victim-impact statement," 12 July 2017
More than 460 people called in opposition of the Satanic monument, KTHV reports.

— CBS News, "Ten Commandments monument installed outside Arkansas Capitol," 27 June 2017
DALLAS (AP) — A Texas judge has approved a prosecutor’s declaration of innocence for the former owners of a day care who were imprisoned for 21 years for child abuse that involved claims of satanic rituals, officials said Tuesday.

— david warren, The Seattle Times, "Texas judge finds ex-day care owners innocent of abuse," 20 June 2017
The alt-right is contrary to the gospel of Jesus Christ and Satanic to the core.

— douglas perry, OregonLive.com, "Southern Baptists wring their hands before finally, awkwardly, condemning alt-right at annual convention," 15 June 2017
The alt-right is contrary to the gospel of Jesus Christ and Satanic to the core.

— CNN, "After high drama, Southern Baptists to condemn the 'alt-right'," 14 June 2017

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'satanic.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

First Known Use of satanic

1667

satanic Synonyms

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

SATANIC Defined for English Language Learners

satanic

play

adjective

Definition of satanic for English Language Learners

: of, relating to, or worshipping the Devil
: very cruel or evil

Learn More about satanic

See words that rhyme with satanic Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for satanic Spanish Central: Translation of satanic Nglish: Translation of satanic for Spanish speakers

Seen and Heard

What made you want to look up satanic? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

show

satanic

Definition of satanic

satanically

Examples of satanic in a Sentence

Recent Examples of satanic from the Web

First Known Use of satanic

satanic Synonyms

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Words

Near Antonyms

SATANIC Defined for English Language Learners

satanic

Definition of satanic for English Language Learners

Learn More about satanic

Seen and Heard

WORD OF THE DAY

toothsome

BROWSE DICTIONARY

Test Your Vocabulary

Words at Play

Breathing Life Into 'Inspire'

Let's Talk 'Tea'

8 Words and Phrases from Boxing and Wrestling

The Ambiguity of Pushing 'Up' and 'Back'

Ask the Editors

Words of the Year: 1066

How Often Is 'Biweekly'?

Irregardless

Weird Plurals

Word Games

Merriam-Webster's New Words Quiz—Fall 2017 Edition!

Challenging Vocabulary Quiz Returns!

Name That Thing

SCRABBLE® Sprint

Breathing Life Into 'Inspire'

Trending: Kim Jong Un: Trump a 'Dotard'

These Are Fighting Words

Merriam-Webster's New Words Quiz—Fall 2017 Edition!

Words of the Year: 1066

satanic

Definition of satanic

satanically

Explore Merriam-Webster

Examples of satanic in a Sentence

Recent Examples of satanic from the Web

First Known Use of satanic

satanic Synonyms

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Words

Near Antonyms

SATANIC Defined for English Language Learners

satanic

Definition of satanic for English Language Learners

Learn More about satanic

Seen and Heard

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games

Breathing Life Into 'Inspire'

Trending: Kim Jong Un: Trump a 'Dotard'

These Are Fighting Words

Merriam-Webster's New Words Quiz—Fall 2017 Edition!

Words of the Year: 1066