demoniacal

[ˌdiːməˈnaɪəkəl]

demoniacal Definition

  • 1belonging to or like a demon; fiendish
  • 2possessed or influenced by a demon

Using demoniacal: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "demoniacal" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The demoniacal laughter echoed through the halls.

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    He had a demoniacal look in his eyes.

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    The movie portrayed the villain as a demoniacal character.

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    The demoniacal possession of the girl was the central theme of the story.

demoniacal Synonyms and Antonyms

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Phrases with demoniacal

  • the belief that an evil spirit has taken control of a person's body, causing them to behave in a strange and frightening way

    Example

    The villagers believed that the girl was under demoniacal possession and called for an exorcism.

  • a loud, maniacal laughter that is associated with evil or madness

    Example

    The sound of demoniacal laughter sent shivers down her spine.

  • supernatural powers or entities that are associated with evil or malevolence

    Example

    The protagonist had to fight against the demoniacal forces that threatened to destroy the world.

Origins of demoniacal

from Late Latin 'daemoniacus', from Greek 'daimoniakos', from 'daimonion', meaning 'little spirit'

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Summary: demoniacal in Brief

'Demoniacal' [ˌdiːməˈnaɪəkəl] is an adjective that describes something belonging to or like a demon, or being possessed or influenced by one. It is often used to describe people's behavior or appearance, as well as supernatural entities or phenomena. Examples include 'The demoniacal laughter echoed through the halls.' and 'The demoniacal possession of the girl was the central theme of the story.'