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

The case got widespread attention because of the brutality of the killing, the ages of the people involved and because a satanic symbol was carved into the victim’s body. — ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026

Devoid of any hint of satanic greatness, the balding, nearsighted bureaucrat on the stand in Jerusalem looked more like an accountant than anything else. — Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026

Ahonen ended up juxtaposing black metal and satanic imagery with family dynamic. — Marta Balaga, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

The suspicions and secrets and lies pile on from there as a Night Stalker-like serial killer named The Trawler stalks wealthy estates and a Manson-like cult called the Riders of the After Life paint satanic symbols and invade homes. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 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