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

The first Conjuring film helped launch a billion-dollar franchise with a winning formula for modern-day horror, combining demonic spirits, jump scares, and a chilling based-on-a-true-story hook. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026

Authorities said Proper kept a journal outlining his belief that a larger group worships a demonic figure and engages in the ritual sacrifice of children. — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026

When their biggest demonic enemy (Lee Byung-hun) encourages the formation of an equally popular K-pop boy band aimed at stealing the souls of their fans, the trio has to fight harder than ever to hold the demons at bay while keeping their friendship intact. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 18 June 2026

Together with his assistant Patricia (Kate O’Flynn) and true believer Wyck (Stephen Root), Tom discovers the off vibes originate with a pact between town founder Richard Warren (Hamish Linklater) and the demonic force that inhabits the island. — Alison Herman, Variety, 17 June 2026