Synonyms of demonic

demonic

adjective

di-ˈmä-nik 

variants also demonical

as in sinister

of, relating to, or worthy of an evil spirit

the villain in the movie cackled with demonic laughter

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sinister
• satanic
• malicious
• diabolical
• demoniac
• fiendish
• devilish
• wicked
• evil
• Luciferian
• vicious
• infernal
• demonian
• ferocious
• malignant
• malevolent
• hellish
• cruel
• cacodemonic
• savage
• monstrous
• vile
• heinous
• nefarious
• villainous
• baleful
• immoral
• iniquitous
• barbarous
• inhuman

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• angelic
• celestial
• heavenly
• benign
• benevolent
• holy
• beneficent
• moral
• godly
• saintly
• good
• ethical
• virtuous
• righteous
• benignant
• sainted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of demonic

Short enough to read in a single sitting, Sara Gran’s chilling story of an architect succumbing to demonic possession will leave readers stunned and unsettled. — David Faris, TheWeek, 23 Oct. 2026

Fans passed under life-size World of Warcraft portals and a massive replica of Diablo’s demonic Lilith character on their way to lines of computers loaded with the game’s latest updates. — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

In a world fractured by power, fear and political extremism, a group of women uncovers a demonic force operating at the highest level of society-and realizes the chaos around them may be part of a much darker design. — Annika Pham, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026

Dorinda’s residence is perhaps the single most iconic location in all of Housewifery because that demonic energy caused friction in every single interaction that took place there. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026