Synonyms of satanic

satanic

adjective

sə-ˈta-nik 

as in demonic

of, relating to, or worthy of an evil spirit

the cat's eyes reflected a satanic red in the dark

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of satanic

The score by French experimental duo Double Danger (also the composers on Infested) amplifies the action, building from ominous electronica to Black Mass-level hysteria with satanic choral elements. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026

The expression on Bing’s face alternated between satanic and serene. — Will MacKin, New Yorker, 28 June 2026

The original route 666 was operated by local bus company PKS Gdynia, which changed the number to 669 in 2023 because of complaints from Christian groups over the number’s satanic associations. — Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 1 June 2026

Howard was nude with satanic symbols carved into his body. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026