demonic
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== English ==
=== Alternative forms ===
daemonic, dæmonic (archaic)
=== 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.
=== Pronunciation ===
(UK) enPR: dĭmŏ'nĭk, IPA(key): /dɪˈmɒnɪk/
Rhymes: -ɒnɪk
=== Adjective ===
demonic (comparative more demonic, superlative most demonic)
Pertaining to demons or evil spirits; demoniac.
Synonyms: demonish, demonlike, demonly; see also Thesaurus:diabolical
Pertaining to daemons in ancient Greek thought; concerning supernatural ‘genius’.
(by extension) Extremely cruel or evil; abhorrent or repugnant; diabolical.
Synonyms: heartless, sadistic; baleful, malefic; foul, loathsome; see also Thesaurus:cruel, Thesaurus:evil, Thesaurus:unpleasant
==== Derived terms ====
==== Related terms ====
demon
demoniac
demoniacal
==== Translations ====
=== Anagrams ===
McIndoe, cnidome, ecnomid, incomed
== Romanian ==
=== Etymology ===
Borrowed from Latin daemonicus. Equivalent to demon + -ic.
=== Adjective ===
demonic m or n (feminine singular demonică, masculine plural demonici, feminine/neuter plural demonice)
demonic, devilish
==== Declension ====