demonic

Definition

Pertaining to demons or evil spirits; demoniac.

Etymology

From Latin daemonicus, from Ancient Greek δαιμονικός (daimonikós, “possessed by a demon, sent by a demon”), from δαίμων (daímōn), equivalent to demon + -ic. Doublet of daimonic.

Example Sentences

• "Convinced that his uncle was a warlock, he rifled through his attic, looking for demonic artifacts."
• "Once he had grasped the controls, he unleashed a demonic laugh that made his hostages shudder."
• "Aristotle concedes that the nature of the dream is indeed daemonic [translating dämonischer], but not divine – which might well reveal a profound meaning, if one could hit on the right translation."

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