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demonic

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de·mon·ic

[dih-mon-ik]
adjective
1.
inspired as if by a demon, indwelling spirit, or genius.
2.
demoniac (def. 1).
Also, daemonic, de·mon·i·cal.


Origin:
1655–65; < Late Latin daemonicus < Greek daimonikós, equivalent to daimon- demon- + -ikos -ic

de·mon·i·cal·ly, adverb
su·per·de·mon·ic, adjective


1. frantic, frenzied, obsessed, possessed.

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Demonic is always a great word to know.
So is doohickey. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
Example Sentences
  • The plot thickens as further soul-swapping, dark family secrets, and demonic possession come into play.
  • When you start dabbling in demonic spirits, that's dangerous ground.
  • Together, they set out to exorcise the demonic spirit.
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demonic (dɪˈmɒnɪk)
 
adj
1.  of, relating to, or characteristic of a demon; fiendish
2.  inspired or possessed by a demon, or seemingly so: demonic laughter
 
demonically
 
adv

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demonic
1660s, from L. dæmonicus, from Gk. daimonikos "pertaining to a demon, possessed by a demon," from daimon (see demon).
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