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demonically

demonically

8.4
In a way that shows great energy, speed, or skill
  • adverb
  • /dɪˈmɒnɪkli/
  • Literature
translation icon : demoníacamente
  • He finally pulled himself together, talked his way into a Ph.D. program at his alma mater, and worked demonically harder and faster than anybody else.

Examples

  • He played the piano demonically, filling the room with intense and vibrant melodies.

  • The athlete trained demonically for the upcoming marathon, pushing his limits every day.

  • She danced demonically at the party, captivating everyone with her energy and skill.

Synonyms

ferociously
vsdemonically
12 5.6

In a very strong and angry way

is similarly intense but often highlights speed or skill rather than violence
like the devil
vsdemonically
  • Informal
8 8.2

Very quickly and with great energy

adds the impression of remarkable speed or skill rather than mere emphasis
like a demon
vsdemonically
4 7.4

To do something with great energy and effort

is similarly forceful but often highlights rapid skill or supernatural speed
devilishly
vsdemonically
4 6.2

To a very great degree

is intense but also suggests extraordinary speed, energy, or skill
hellishly
vsdemonically
2 8.8

In a very intense and unpleasant way

is intense too but less focused on unpleasant or evil tone
infernally
vsdemonically
  • Literature
1 8.8

In a way that is very bad or annoying

keeps intensity but does not necessarily express moral badness
formidably
vsdemonically
1 7.4

In a way that makes people feel fear or respect

focuses more on extraordinary speed, energy, or skill than on fear
biblically
vsdemonically
  • Informal
1 8.4

To a very great degree

is intense in action or skill rather than describing vast scale
like a man possessed
vsdemonically
  • Informal
1 7.6

Act with very strong, urgent energy and full focus

is intense too but adds a sense of skillful speed rather than possession
like sin
vsdemonically
  • Informal
1 9.2

To do something very quickly or with great effort

leans more toward actual extraordinary speed, energy, or skill rather than slang emphasis
like all possessed
vsdemonically
  • Informal
9.6

With very strong, uncontrolled energy and effort

focuses more on powerful speed or skill than on collective frenzy
like merry hell
vsdemonically
  • NSFW
9.5

In a very energetic and excited way

is similar but more likely to suggest supernatural force or exceptional skill
demoniacally
vsdemonically
  • Archaic
9.8

In a wild, frenzied way as if possessed by an evil spirit

is intense and energetic without requiring violent frenzy

Antonyms

slowly
∞ 1.0

At a low speed without hurrying

clumsily
12 2.8

In an awkward way that shows little skill or control

How Intense

demonically
  • Literature
8.4
intensely
88 3.1
firmly
92 1.0
steadily
129 2.1

Surface Forms

demonically positive

Morphology

demonically = demonic (semi-transparent) = demon + ic + ally

Morphologically the adverb is formed regularly from the adjective 'demonic' by adding '-ally'.

Etymology

Demonically comes from demon, from the Greek daimon meaning 'spirit'. A helpful way to remember this second meaning is to imagine someone 'possessed' by a spirit and doing something with great energy or skill, so we say they perform demonically fast or well.