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demoniac

Pronunciation: /dɪˈməʊnɪak/

Definition of demoniac

adjective

  • relating to or characteristic of a demon or demons:a goddess with both divine and demoniac qualities demoniac rage

noun

  • a person supposedly possessed by an evil spirit.

Derivatives

demoniacal

Pronunciation: /ˌdiːməˈnʌɪək(ə)l/

adjective

demoniacally

adverb

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French demoniaque, from ecclesiastical Latin daemoniacus, from daemonium 'lesser or evil spirit' (see demon1)

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Definition of demoniac in the US English dictionary

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