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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
Supernatural conjured a variety of demonic baddies across its 15 seasons and 327 episodes (!).
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Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 3 July 2025
Indeed, Riri was in the midst of veritably inhaling sliders, crinkle cut fries and loads of information about the demonic Dormammu when her binge got crashed by the Bloods.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 2 July 2025
Some even believe mental health symptoms are signs of demonic possession.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 23 June 2025
Read Next California ‘Feral, almost demonic’ sea creature attacks surfer in California.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2025
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Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 3 July 2025
Indeed, Riri was in the midst of veritably inhaling sliders, crinkle cut fries and loads of information about the demonic Dormammu when her binge got crashed by the Bloods.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 2 July 2025
Some even believe mental health symptoms are signs of demonic possession.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 23 June 2025
Read Next California ‘Feral, almost demonic’ sea creature attacks surfer in California.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonic
Adjective
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Across the 14-track LP, the producer fuses club beats, acidic bars, and Middle Eastern percussion into a slightly sinister shade of electronica.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
18 July 2025
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Lex outmaneuvers the titular hero for most of Superman, turning the public against him by uncovering the entirety of the sinister message from his Kryptonian parents and orchestrating a political conflict for personal gain.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Other highlights of the museum include Ouija boards, Voodoo dolls, objects used in satanic rituals, a coffin that a 17-year-old boy allegedly slept in before stalking women at night and artifacts from a plane that crashed into the Florida Everglades, according to Courant archives.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
15 July 2025
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Later they were joined by other groups…more satanic than they.—
Dr. Robert G. Rabil,
Sun Sentinel,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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From the twins and their parents to evil fiancées and housekeepers, the characters have gained a cult following since their release, with some fans using them as inspiration for their outfits, summer mood boards, and interior design.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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Historically, antisemitic conspiracy theories have revolved around the idea that a shadowy and evil Jewish elite secretly controls the world, and ritualistic child abuse is a common trope within them.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Of course, the previews reveal that Justin's ex, Susie, is headed to Paradise, which is diabolical.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
8 July 2025
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Follow the delightfully diabolical writer of this newsletter on social media @jimreineking.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Attacks are now surging across the U.S., targeting citizens with malicious texts, emails and popups.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Because the malicious screen is transparent, there are no visual cues to suggest anything suspicious is happening.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Julia Garner portrays the villainous herald the Silver Surfer, and Ralph Ineson is the world-eating giant Galactus.—
Mark Hughes,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Hollywood Hulk Hogan was more than just a nickname that Hulk Hogan embraced during his villainous heel turn days as a professional wrestler.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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“Demonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonic. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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