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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
However, when their biggest demonic enemy (Lee Byung-hun) encourages the formation of an equally popular K-pop boy band aimed at stealing the souls of their fans, the trio has to fight harder than ever to hold the demons at bay while keeping their friendship intact.
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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
Tuason didn’t just want to use that power for realism, but for demonic evil.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2026
In Darren Aronofsky's body horror ballet drama, Portman veers demonic and literally turns into a human swan.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
There are bodily fluids, jeering crowds, and demonic Punch and Judy puppets applauding through the chaos, giving the scene the air of a demented fairy tale.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
Tuason didn’t just want to use that power for realism, but for demonic evil.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2026
In Darren Aronofsky's body horror ballet drama, Portman veers demonic and literally turns into a human swan.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
There are bodily fluids, jeering crowds, and demonic Punch and Judy puppets applauding through the chaos, giving the scene the air of a demented fairy tale.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonic
Adjective
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The receptionist works behind a period cabinet converted into the sort of desk Philip Marlowe would happily put his feet on and Art Deco ornamentations abound, from the beautiful clocks, to the slightly sinister candlesticks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The horror film stars Zazie Beetz as a housekeeper who works in a sinister high-rise apartment.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The one teasing bit of historical intrigue comes when Le Bail’s lawyer (Elijah Wood) insists that the rules state each clan must attack Grace and Faith using weapons from the era in which their ancestors made their satanic pact.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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These scenes triggered a mild satanic panic online, with some Christians branding the film demonic.—
Kemi Alemoru,
Glamour,
14 Mar. 2026
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The malicious actor hacked into Weiss’s contact’s Telegram, arranged a video call with him, and attempted to run a script on his computer to get his passwords.—
Carlos Garcia,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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There’s nothing malicious or negative about [their split].—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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How dare Netflix make such a diabolical announcement on a random Tuesday in March.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
24 Mar. 2026
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Samara Weaving and Kathryn Newton star in the movie as sisters who attempt to survive another diabolical game of hide-and-seek.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Demonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonic. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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