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View synonyms for sadistic

sadistic

[ suh-dis-tik, sey-, sa- ]

adjective

  1. pertaining to or characterized by sadism; deriving pleasure or sexual gratification from extreme cruelty:

    a sadistic psychopath.

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Other Words From

  • sa·disti·cal·ly adverb
  • nonsa·distic adjective
  • nonsa·disti·cal·ly adverb
  • unsa·distic adjective
  • unsa·disti·cal·ly adverb

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Word History and Origins

Origin of sadistic1

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Example Sentences

Turgenev found in his work something Sadistic, because of the intensity with which he dwells on cruelty and pain.

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