demoniac

[dee-moh-nee-ak]

demoniac Definition

• 1. possessed or controlled by a demon or evil spirit
• 2. fierce; frenzied; devilish

Using demoniac: Examples

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

• Example

  The demoniac possession of the girl was evident in her strange behavior.

• Example

  The demoniac laughter of the villain sent shivers down my spine.

• Example

  The demoniac rage of the mob led to the destruction of the city.

demoniac Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for demoniac

• devilish
• demonic
• diabolical
• fiendish
• hellish

Antonyms for demoniac

• angelic
• divine
• heavenly

Phrases with demoniac

• demoniacal possession

  the state of being possessed by a demon or evil spirit

  Example

  The priest performed an exorcism to free the girl from demoniacal possession.

• demoniacal laughter

  a loud, maniacal laughter that is associated with demons or evil spirits

  Example

  The villain's demoniacal laughter echoed through the empty halls of the castle.

• demoniacal rage

  an intense and uncontrolled anger that is associated with demons or evil spirits

  Example

  The demoniacal rage of the monster was unleashed upon the unsuspecting villagers.

Origins of demoniac

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

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Summary: demoniac in Brief

'Demoniac' [dee-moh-nee-ak] is an adjective used to describe someone or something that is possessed or controlled by a demon or evil spirit. It can also mean fierce, frenzied, or devilish. Examples include 'The demoniac possession of the girl was evident in her strange behavior.' and 'The demoniac laughter of the villain sent shivers down my spine.' Synonyms include 'devilish', 'demonic', 'diabolical', 'fiendish', and 'hellish'.