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satanic

satanic

36 7.5
Extremely evil and cruel, like something from hell
  • adjective
  • /səˈtænɪk/
translation icon : satánico
  • Most of my work focuses on gothic or dark or satanic imagery.
  • a satanic cult
  • a satanic scare
  • satanic ritual abuse

And what are these bloody billionaires doing Satanic ritual sacrifices to?

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Examples

Synonyms

demonic
vssatanic
91 8.1

Extremely evil and cruel, as if caused by the devil

is about resemblance to the devil or hell rather than only external inspiration
sadistic
vssatanic
  • Offensive
59 8.6

Taking pleasure from hurting or humiliating other people

is about extreme evil and devilish likeness, not pleasure from harming
nefarious
vssatanic
  • Formal
47 8.8

Very bad and illegal, done to harm people

is stronger, implying resemblance to hellish evil rather than mere criminality
diabolical
vssatanic
44 8.2

Very evil and cruel, like a devil

is about extreme evil linked to hell rather than clever wickedness
hellish
vssatanic
28 6.1

Very unpleasant and painful, like being in hell

carries the same evil idea but highlights direct likeness to the devil
ungodly
vssatanic
21 7.2

Morally wrong because it goes against religious rules

is about resemblance to the devil or hell rather than religious wrongness
unholy
vssatanic
20 6.3

Extremely cruel and evil, like something from hell

is used for extreme evil that specifically resembles the devil or hell
dastardly
vssatanic
  • Archaic
17 8.4

A person who is very cruel and cowardly, often betraying others secretly

is about extreme evil resembling hell, not specifically cowardly treachery
villainous
vssatanic
14 7.3

Very bad and cruel, often hurting other people

is more about evil linked to hell and the devil than ordinary crime
fiendish
vssatanic
10 7.9

Being very cruel and evil and making others suffer

is more about evil tied to hell than mere cruelty or ruthlessness
infernal
vssatanic
  • Literature
8 8.3

Very evil and cruel, causing great pain or suffering

is more tied to resemblance to the devil and hell than mere suffering
diabolic
vssatanic
1 7.8

Very evil and cruel, like the devil

is the broader label for overwhelming evil tied to hellish imagery
demoniacal
vssatanic
  • Archaic
9.9

Very cruel or wild, as if controlled by an evil spirit

focuses on resemblance to hell rather than literal possession or frenzy
demoniac
vssatanic
  • Archaic
9.9

Being related to an evil spirit or showing its control

emphasizes general resemblance to hell rather than actual possession
devil-ridden
vssatanic
  • Literature
9.9

Filled with evil spirits that control or trouble people

is the general term for extreme evil rather than possession or control
mephistophelean
vssatanic
  • Literature
9.9

Showing clever, cruel behavior like a devil

is broader, focusing on pure evil rather than clever, scheming wickedness
mephistophelian
vssatanic
  • Literature
9.9

Very clever and cruel like a devil

focuses on raw extreme evil tied to hell, not merely clever plotting

Antonyms

1.0

Behaving in a kind and honest way

35 4.3

Being morally good and doing what is right

How Evil

satanic
36 7.5
diabolical
44 8.2
evil
3.0
wicked
149 4.6
immoral
144 4.6

Surface Forms

satanic positive

Morphology

satanic = Satan (transparent) = satan + ic

The word 'satanic' is transparently derived from 'Satan' with the suffix '-ic' denoting 'characteristic of'.

Etymology

Satanic comes from the name Satan, the devil, which itself comes from an old Hebrew word meaning 'enemy', so satanic originally meant 'of Satan' and now means 'like the devil' or 'extremely evil'.