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

• demonic
• demonical
• sinister
• diabolic

Examples of satanic in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Later they were joined by other groups…more satanic than they. —Dr. Robert G. Rabil, Sun Sentinel, 23 June 2025

Why is she mesmerized by grainy camcorder footage of what appears to be a bloody satanic ritual? —Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times, 29 May 2025

There’s religious zealotry, satanic rituals, stunning visuals, and demonic possession, so this Catholic-orphan undead party really does have it all. —Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2025

Peter’s ultimate prescription to treat the diseased system of money and power was to get rid of the cabal of satanic Jews that has taken over the world outside his Kingdom. —Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 19 May 2025

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