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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
The television version follows Michael Sheen and David Tennant in the shoes of the angelic Aziraphale and the demonic Crowley.
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Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025
In Japanese culture, Sanshi are demonic creatures living inside the human body and trying to hasten the death of their host.
—Simon Thompson, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
One moment the mother is making dinner and the next a demonic creature has grabbed her ankle, pulling her into the basement.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
To keep you on your toes, Max opens the film with a bang; following a trail of blood on what looks to be floor of a cave or crypt, the camera finds a frightening demonic creature gnawing away at a human body.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2025
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Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025
In Japanese culture, Sanshi are demonic creatures living inside the human body and trying to hasten the death of their host.
—Simon Thompson, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
One moment the mother is making dinner and the next a demonic creature has grabbed her ankle, pulling her into the basement.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
To keep you on your toes, Max opens the film with a bang; following a trail of blood on what looks to be floor of a cave or crypt, the camera finds a frightening demonic creature gnawing away at a human body.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonic
Adjective
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The supernatural thriller is set in the Jim Crow South, where twin brothers—each played by Jordan—return home from Chicago with hopes of starting over, only to confront a sinister force that’s been waiting for them.—
Essence,
Essence,
2 Apr. 2025
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The banal village tunes that Mahler altered into sinister mock vulgarities—did these not recall the raffish klezmer bands, the wandering musicians who played at shtetl weddings?—
David Denby,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Satanic Grotto's rally outside drew hundreds of Christian counter-protesters because of the Grotto's satanic imagery, and its indoor ceremony included denouncing Jesus Christ, who Christians believe is the Son of God.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2025
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Gaga’s Daphne demands — Jenny commits to the free sundae scheme, resulting in a shocking and satanic turn of events.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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At the time of Vallow's death, Vallow Daybell was espousing the belief that he was possessed by an evil spirit, the prosecution said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Last season, there was an episode that featured an evil streaming executive — who dressed like, kind of looked like and whose name even sounded like Bela Bajaria, Netflix’s chief creative officer and your boss.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Follow the delightfully diabolical writer of this newsletter on social media @jimreineking.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025
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Their friendship went through many ups and downs, considering Trachtenberg's character, Georgina Sparks, was one of the series' most diabolical troublemakers.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Jose Velasquez-Martinez, 27, is charged with malicious wounding and murder in connection with 29-year-old Brandon Probst's death in Warrenton, according to the Fauquier County Sheriff's Office.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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There is evidence of motivated malicious actors abusing the 'verified account' to deceive users.—
Jon Brodkin,
ArsTechnica,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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There was her show, WandaVision, which then led to her villainous appearance in Multiverse of Madness.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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This is true, villainous cruelty by a few idiots who are trying to figure out how to pull off the scam of their lives.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Demonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonic. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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