satanic

adjective

sa·​tan·​ic sə-ˈta-nik How to pronounce satanic (audio)
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1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Satan or satanism
satanic pride
satanic rites
2
: characterized by extreme cruelty or viciousness
satanically adverb

Examples of satanic in a Sentence

the cat's eyes reflected a satanic red in the dark
Recent Examples on the Web Melanie Falcón’s sound design is an impactful force, especially when those abrupt, jarring bursts from the satanic TV overwhelm onstage conversations. Christopher Smith, Orange County Register, 13 May 2024 Despite its satanic nature, the sound can be heard in the opening theme tune to Fox’s The Simpsons. Cameron K McEwan, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for satanic 

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Word History

First Known Use

1544, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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“Satanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satanic. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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