archdemon Definition
a demon of high rank, often considered a leader in hell or the underworld.
Using archdemon: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "archdemon" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The archdemon was feared by all other demons.
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The archdemon commanded an army of lesser demons.
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Legends say that the archdemon was once an angel who fell from grace.
archdemon Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for archdemon
- demon lord
- demonic ruler
- hell king
Phrases with archdemon
a demon that embodies the sin of pride, often depicted as a powerful and haughty figure
Example
In Dante's Inferno, Lucifer is portrayed as the archdemon of pride.
an archdemon's pact
a deal made with a powerful demon, often at great cost to the person making the pact
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The sorcerer made an archdemon's pact to gain immense power, but it came at the cost of his soul.
the stronghold or domain of a powerful demon, often guarded by legions of lesser demons
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The heroes had to fight their way through the archdemon's lair to reach its throne room.
Origins of archdemon
from Greek 'archos' meaning 'ruler' and 'daimon' meaning 'demon'
Summary: archdemon in Brief
An 'archdemon' [ahrch-dee-muhn] is a demon of high rank, often considered a leader in hell or the underworld. It is a powerful and feared figure, commanding armies of lesser demons. Legends suggest that some archdemons were once angels who fell from grace. Phrases like 'the archdemon of pride' and 'an archdemon's pact' use 'archdemon' to denote a powerful and often malevolent force.
