Lucifer

noun

ˈlü-sə-fər How to pronounce Lucifer (audio)
Definition of Lucifernext
as in Satan
the supreme personification of evil often represented as the ruler of hell Lucifer is depicted as a powerful but proud angel who leads a revolt against heaven

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Recent Examples of Lucifer The first movie was led by Jay Hernandez (Magnum P.I.) while Part II was headlined by Lauren German (Lucifer), Bijou Phillips (Raising Hope) and Heather Matarazzo (Now and Again). — Nick Caruso, TVLine, 31 July 2025 Once freed, the dream tries to repair his life by regaining his magical tools, which takes him to hell to visit Lucifer, played by Gwendoline Christie and in search of a deranged human, played by David Thewlis. — Sara Chernikoff, USA Today, 24 July 2025 The first season finale implied a major upcoming conflict between Lucifer and Morpheus, but when the second season begins, Lucifer has suddenly abandoned that plan. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 July 2025 Reeves has since appeared on shows including Once Upon a Time, Lucifer and The Punisher. — Breanne L. Heldman, People.com, 18 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for Lucifer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for Lucifer
  1. Satan
  2. devil
Noun
  • The Comedy Central series' new episode, which aired Wednesday, continued its season-long thread of mocking Trump and depicting him in a romantic relationship with Satan.
    — Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
  • The show continues to run with its gag of depicting Trump with comically small genitals and as Satan’s lover.
    — Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Definition of Satan
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  • On the finish, notes of warming oak with tannins to spare, devil’s food cake, root beer, demerara syrup, black cherry, vanilla, espresso grounds and clove.
    — Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Also called devil's snare, the plant's seeds, roots, stems, and leaves are all dangerous if ingested.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
Definition of devil

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“Lucifer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Lucifer. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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