demonic

adj

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.

1. Pertaining to demons or evil spirits; demoniac.

   “Convinced that his uncle was a warlock, he rifled through his attic, looking for demonic artifacts.”

   “Once he had grasped the controls, he unleashed a demonic laugh that made his hostages shudder.”

2. Pertaining to daemons in ancient Greek thought; concerning supernatural ‘genius’.

   “Aristotle concedes that the nature of the dream is indeed daemonic [translating dämonischer], but not divine – which might well reveal a profound meaning, if one could hit on the right translation.”

3. Extremely cruel or evil; abhorrent or repugnant; diabolical.

   “Lifton goes on to argue that they can commit these demonic acts because they rationalize their behaviour. A whole array of rationalizations justified the murder of innocent men, women and children.”

   “Texts show the star prime time host Tucker Carlson calling Mr. Trump a “demonic force,” […]”