satanic Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective satellite extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell
fiendish; infernal; demonic; hellish; unholy; diabolical; diabolic.
- something demonic in him--something that could be cruel
- fires lit up a diabolic scene
- diabolical sorcerers under the influence of devils
- a fiendish despot
- hellish torture
- infernal instruments of war
- satanic cruelty
- unholy grimaces
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adjective of or relating to Satan
- Satanic verses
WordNet
Sa*tan"ic, Sa*tan"ic*al adjective
(Also<
- Satanic
- Satanical
)
Etymology
Cf. F.Definitions
Of or pertaining to Satan; having the qualities of Satan; resembling Satan; extremely malicious or wicked; devilish; infernal. "Satanic strength." "Satanic host." Milton.Detest the slander which, with a Satanic smile, exults over the character it has ruined. Dr. T. Dwight.
--Sa*tan"ic*al*ly , adv. --Sa*tan"ic*al*ness , n.