demoniac
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niˌæk, ˌdi
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demoniac (dɪˈməʊnɪˌæk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | of, like, or suggestive of a demon; demonic |
| 2. | suggesting inner possession or inspiration: the demoniac fire of genius |
| 3. | frantic; frenzied; feverish: demoniac activity |
| —n | |
| 4. | a person possessed by an evil spirit or demon |
| demo'niacally | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
demoniac
late 14c., from L.L. dæmoniacus (c.200), from Gk. daimonion, from daimon (see demon).
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Example sentences
In his right hand this demoniac ruler held a long, thin sword, which was saturated with blood.
There are times when a cackle of demoniac laughter is the sole salvation of sanity.
Or by the owl, as he greeted the moon with demoniac laughter.
He ascribes to demoniac agency all his despairing thoughts and suicidal purposes.
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