Word
demonic
Phoneticsde·mon·ic, stress on the second syllable
US/dɪˈmɑnɪk/
UK/diːmˈɒnɪk/
Definitions
01evil or cruel
C1 · Advanced Literary
adj. extremely cruel, evil, or wicked, as if coming from a demon.
adj. characteristic of a demon; manifesting extreme cruelty or wickedness. Often used to describe actions or people that seem inhumanly bad.
“The villain in the movie had a demonic plan to destroy the city.”
“The dictator's demonic disregard for human life left the international community struggling to find a diplomatic solution to the crisis.”
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02frenzied or intense
C1 · Advanced Literary
adj. having a very strange, scary, or powerful energy.
adj. possessing a frantic, frenzied, or supernatural intensity. Frequently collocates with 'energy', 'laughter', or 'speed'.
“He had a demonic look in his eyes as he raced toward the finish line.”
“The crowd was unsettled by her demonic laughter, which echoed through the empty theatre long after the performance had ended.”
03supernatural spirits
C2 · Proficiency Religion Formal · Technical
adj. related to demons or evil spirits.
adj. pertaining to or characteristic of demons or evil spirits in a theological or mythological context.
Español:demoníaco
“The old book contained stories of demonic possession and ancient rituals.”
“The scholar argued that the demonic figures depicted in the manuscript were actually symbolic representations of psychological trauma rather than literal spirits.”
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Real-World Examples
“Players take the role of Rose Belmont, daughter of vampire hunter (and Castlevania regular) Trevor Belmont and the witch Sypha Belnades, and her quest is to free Paris from demonic occupation.” “The Bunnies wear fluffy dresses, eat mini food and – as Samantha learns when she’s finally inducted into their cult – express their creativity through demonic rites that involve exploding rabbits.” “For the Croats, mora means “nightmare,” but it also refers to a succubus, a demonic entity that visited men in their dreams and tormented them with longing.” “The alp is a demonic being which presses upon sleeping people so that they cannot utter a sound.” Etymology
From Latin daemonicus, from Ancient Greek δαιμονικός (daimonikós, “possessed by a demon, sent by a demon”), from δαίμων (daímōn), equivalent to demon + -ic. Doublet of daimonic.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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