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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
Tuason didn’t just want to use that power for realism, but for demonic evil.
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2026
In Darren Aronofsky's body horror ballet drama, Portman veers demonic and literally turns into a human swan.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
There are bodily fluids, jeering crowds, and demonic Punch and Judy puppets applauding through the chaos, giving the scene the air of a demented fairy tale.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
The design, Hing said, intentionally inverts the traditional characterization of the yeak as an antagonistic or even demonic force.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2026
In Darren Aronofsky's body horror ballet drama, Portman veers demonic and literally turns into a human swan.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
There are bodily fluids, jeering crowds, and demonic Punch and Judy puppets applauding through the chaos, giving the scene the air of a demented fairy tale.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
The design, Hing said, intentionally inverts the traditional characterization of the yeak as an antagonistic or even demonic force.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonic
Adjective
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White noise swirls like smoke and Kenyan guest vocalist Lord Spikeheart’s sinister laughter punctuates the murk.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
25 Mar. 2026
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As labor complications ensue, a blizzard rages outside trapping the family in their home – sitting ducks for whatever sinister presence might be in there with them.—
William Earl,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The one teasing bit of historical intrigue comes when Le Bail’s lawyer (Elijah Wood) insists that the rules state each clan must attack Grace and Faith using weapons from the era in which their ancestors made their satanic pact.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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These scenes triggered a mild satanic panic online, with some Christians branding the film demonic.—
Kemi Alemoru,
Glamour,
14 Mar. 2026
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The settlement resolves a 2023 lawsuit in which Flynn sought at least $50 million and asserted that the criminal case against him amounted to a malicious prosecution.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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The most dire real-life cyberattacks on hospitals involve ransomware, a class of malicious software that encrypts data and locks down computers and networks, demanding significant amounts of cash for the promise of relief.—
Jeffrey Tully,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The follow-up film, starring Samara Weaving and Kathryn Newton as sisters who attempt to survive another diabolical game of hide-and-seek, carries a nearly $20 million price tag.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2026
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The death of medieval theocratic dictator of Iran Ayatollah Khamenei--a diabolical fanatic who pursued nuclear weapons--is a moment of celebration.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Demonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonic. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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