Demonic

From Fresh Dictionary

Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Alternative spellings 1.4 Adjective 1.5 Related terms

English

Pronunciation

• RP: dÄ­mŏ'nÄ­k, /dɪˈmɒnɪˈk/, /dI"mQnIk/

Etymology

From Ancient Greek δαιμονικός (daemonikos) "possessed by a demon, sent by a demon", from δαίμων (daemon) "demon".

Alternative spellings

• daemonic (dated), dæmonic (dated)

Adjective

demonic (comparative more demonic, superlative most demonic)

1. Of, relating to, or involving demons; demoniac.

   Convinced that his uncle was a warlock, he rifled through his attic, looking for demonic artifacts.

2. Resembling a demon; befitting a demon; demon-like.

   Once he had grasped the controls, he unleashed a demonic laugh that made his hostages shudder.

Related terms

• demon
• demoniac
• demoniacal