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satanically

satanically

1 8.9
In a very evil way
  • adverb
  • /səˈtænɪkli/
translation icon : satanicamente
  • 10:31: Atop the little stump that serves as a table on the front porch, Darryl is leaping up and down in front of the window, meowing satanically.

Examples

  • If that is indeed the case, you know it was satanically motivated.

    Blog text (22)
  • Some of these junk mail bastards can be satanically persistent, bombing you with an endless flood of multiple mailings.

    Fiction book (1999)
  • The United Nations is permeated with individuals who are Satanically inspired and have repeatedly, on many fronts, expressed their intent to reduce the world's population by dramatic means, if necessary.

    Blog text (12)
  • The "discovery" that he quoted the New Testament is sensible only if your audience thinks that Voltaire was a demon created by Newton who satanically laughed at Christianity and brought on the Enlightenment to kill religion with science.

    Academic text (2016)
  • Satanically, the world as grasped by the Hegelian system has only now, a hundred and fifty years later, proved itself to be a system in the literal sense, namely that of a radically societalized society.

    Academic text (2002)
  • Now, non-Palestinians seem to be under the utter delusion that if the Satanically evil Zionists merely stop bombing the churches, mosques, hospitals, radio and TV media stations, refugees,

    Blog text (25)
  • The villain in the film carried out his plan in a satanically clever manner, leaving everyone shocked by his evil deeds.

  • Her satanically cold expression sent chills down my spine, making it clear she had no remorse for her actions.

  • The story depicted a satanically twisted plot that aimed to destroy the hero's life and the lives of those around him.

Synonyms

wickedly
vssatanically
5 6.3

In an evil and cruel way that harms other people

is more tied to satanic likeness than plain deliberate cruelty
evilly
vssatanically
4 8.4

In a cruel way to hurt or frighten others

is more vivid and linked to satanic imagery than generic evil
diabolically
vssatanically
3 8.4

In a very evil way

is more focused on an ultimate satanic image rather than general evil
hellishly
vssatanically
2 8.8

In a very intense and unpleasant way

is more about a satanic character than just extreme unpleasantness
heinously
vssatanically
  • Formal
1 8.4

To do something in a very shocking and cruel way

is more about satanic likeness than merely shocking immorality
infernally
vssatanically
  • Literature
1 8.8

In a way that is very bad or annoying

is more specifically tied to likeness with a satanic figure
malevolently
vssatanically
  • Formal
1 8.6

In a way that shows a wish to hurt others

is more about satanic likeness than focused harmful intent alone
demonically
vssatanically
  • Literature
1 8.2

In a way that seems evil, wild, and frightening

is more about direct satanic likeness than chaotic demonic fury
nefariously
vssatanically
  • Formal
1 8.9

In a very dishonest or illegal way

is more about satanic likeness than legal or criminal wrongdoing
villainously
vssatanically
7.4

In a cruel way that shows bad intentions

is more supernatural and evil in image than mere villainy
malignly
vssatanically
9.5

In a mean and harmful way

is more connected to satanic image than general maliciousness
sinisterly
vssatanically
7.5

In a way that seems evil or threatening

is more specifically tied to satanic character than vague threat
twistedly
vssatanically
  • Informal
9.1

In a cruel way showing pleasure at others' pain

is more about satanic likeness than mere moral distortion

How Evil

satanically
1 8.9
diabolically
3 8.4
wickedly
5 6.3
evilly
4 8.4
immorally
1 7.2

Surface Forms

satanically positive

Morphology

satanically = satanic (transparent) = satanic + ally

Regular adverbial formation from the adjective 'satanic' using the productive suffix '-ally', producing the meaning 'in a satanic manner'.

Etymology

The word satanically comes from Satan, the name for the 'devil' in the Bible, and this name originally came from an old Hebrew word meaning 'enemy'. So, to act satanically is to behave like the 'devil', or to be very evil or wicked.