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also demonical
as in sinister
of, relating to, or worthy of an evil spirit
the villain in the movie cackled with demonic laughter
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Recent Examples of demonic
What if the sport’s chosen one narratives, hyper-zealous fandoms, and national Sunday worship services weren’t an extension of Christianity, but rather a demonic inversion of it?
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2025
In Nioh 2, players create a custom character to explore a supernatural Sengoku-era Japan and battle demonic entities.
—PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2025
The movies follow their demonic adventures and include spin-offs of some of the scarier characters.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
Judy becomes a vessel for the demon and ultimately helps conclude the Smurl investigation, bringing about the destruction of the demonic mirror that nearly pre-empted her own life.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2025
In Nioh 2, players create a custom character to explore a supernatural Sengoku-era Japan and battle demonic entities.
—PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2025
The movies follow their demonic adventures and include spin-offs of some of the scarier characters.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
Judy becomes a vessel for the demon and ultimately helps conclude the Smurl investigation, bringing about the destruction of the demonic mirror that nearly pre-empted her own life.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for demonic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonic
Adjective
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Is their entire a life a facade for something more sinister?—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
3 Oct. 2025
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Drawn in by her fortune and allure, Calvin accepts an invitation aboard her superyacht Eternity, only to realize her glamorous world hides sinister secrets.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The research found that 59% of those posts espoused conspiracy theories about Jews, such as that Jewish people control governments, that Jews are satanic in nature, or that the Holocaust never occurred or misrepresentations of what happened during the Holocaust.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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The satanic quality of Anna is her need to move, to and fro in the earth and up and down in it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Tim Curry's marvelous Frank was a monster of self-regard, and Tim knew exactly how to give this evil genius his head and Mick served it up on a photographic plate.—
Sara Belcher,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Major biotech companies that churn out made-to-order DNA for scientists have protections in place to keep dangerous biological material out of the hands of would-be evil-doers.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In a diabolical variation on the real hot-seat technique, students pelt each other with accusations before coming together in a group snuggle that’s at least as disturbing as the emotional—and sometimes physical—violence.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
25 Sep. 2025
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The black and-white film was playing on the wall again, the masked couple walking more quickly, backward now around the fountain, something diabolical in their smiles.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have antivirus software installed on all your devices.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Lorena, now 55, was charged with malicious wounding, a felony offense, but was found not guilty by reason of temporary insanity following a two-week trial in early 1994.—
Mark Gray,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Although Sarandon often gravitated toward villainous roles for their mystery and allure, the horror film ultimately failed to resonate with audiences.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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But not in a villainous Russell Hantz sort of way.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Demonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonic. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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