DEMONIC: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for DEMONIC?

Need another word that means the same as “demonic”? Find 22 synonyms and 30 related words for “demonic” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Demonic” are: diabolic, diabolical, fiendish, hellish, infernal, satanic, unholy, devilish, demoniac, demoniacal, mephistophelian, evil, wicked, ungodly, wild, frenzied, feverish, frenetic, hectic, frantic, furious, hysterical

Demonic as an Adjective

Definitions of "Demonic" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “demonic” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell.
• Relating to or characteristic of demons or evil spirits.
• Fiercely energetic or frenzied.

Synonyms of "Demonic" as an adjective (22 Words)

demoniac	Frenzied as if possessed by a demon. A goddess with both divine and demoniac qualities.
demoniacal	Of, pertaining to, or like a demon or possession by a demon. Towards midnight a demoniacal shriek was heard.
devilish	Like or appropriate to a devil in evil and cruelty. A wide devilish grin.
diabolic	Showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil. Diabolical sorcerers under the influence of devils.
diabolical	Showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil. The diabolical expression on his face.
evil	Of a force or spirit embodying or associated with the forces of the devil. Evil deeds.
feverish	Of or relating to or characterized by fever. The next couple of weeks were spent in a whirl of feverish activity.
fiendish	Extremely cruel or unpleasant. A fiendish despot.
frantic	Marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion. She was frantic with worry.
frenetic	Fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way. A frenetic pace of activity.
frenzied	Wildly excited or uncontrolled. A frenzied mob.
furious	As if showing violent anger. A furious battle.
hectic	Marked by intense agitation or emotion. A hectic business schedule.
hellish	Extremely difficult or unpleasant. It had been a hellish week.
hysterical	Affected by or deriving from wildly uncontrolled emotion. Her attempts to teach them to dance were hysterical.
infernal	Relating to or characteristic of hell or the underworld. Infernal instruments of war.
mephistophelian	Showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil. A mephistophelian glint in his eye.
satanic	Connected with satanism. Satanic cruelty.
ungodly	Irreligious or immoral. Ungodly lives of lust and pleasure.
unholy	Unnatural and potentially harmful. She was making an unholy racket.
wicked	Extremely unpleasant. Despite the sun the wind outside was wicked.
wild	Produced from wild animals or plants without cultivation. I m not wild about the music.

Usage Examples of "Demonic" as an adjective

• Demonic possession.
• Something demonic in him–something that could be cruel.
• A demonic hurry.
• Her laughter was demonic.

Associations of "Demonic" (30 Words)

bad	Feeling physical discomfort or pain tough is occasionally used colloquially for bad. Bad teeth.
barbarous	(of language) coarse and unrefined. A remote and barbarous country.
beastly	In a beastly manner. Beastly desires.
cranky	Inclined to heel over easily under sail. A cranky scheme to pipe ground level ozone into the stratosphere.
dark	Used of color having a dark hue. The theater is dark on Mondays.
demon	A forceful or skilful performer of a specified activity. She s a demon at math.
depraved	Morally corrupt; wicked. Depraved criminals.
devil	An instrument or machine fitted with sharp teeth or spikes, used for tearing or other destructive work. The work of the devil.
devilry	Wicked and cruel behavior. Some spirit of devilry made me go on teasing her.
diabolic	Showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil. The diabolical expression on his face.
diabolical	Extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell. The diabolical expression on his face.
evil	Of a force or spirit embodying or associated with the forces of the devil. No man is so evil as to be beyond redemption.
exorcise	Expel through adjuration or prayers. Exorcise evil spirits.
fell	The act of felling something as a tree.
fiendish	Extremely cruel or unpleasant. A fiendish despot.
hellish	(informal) very unpleasant. It was hellish expensive.
immoral	Deliberately violating accepted principles of right and wrong. Unseemly and immoral behaviour.
impious	Lacking due respect or dutifulness. Impious toward one s parents.
inhumane	Without compassion for misery or suffering; cruel. Humans are innately inhumane this explains much of the misery and suffering in the world.
malevolent	Wishing or appearing to wish evil to others; arising from intense ill will or hatred. Failure made him malevolent toward those who were successful.
malicious	Characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm. He was found guilty of malicious damage.
maliciousness	Feeling a need to see others suffer.
mischief	The quality or nature of being harmful or evil. She ll make sure Danny doesn t get into mischief.
nefarious	(typically of an action or activity) wicked or criminal. The nefarious activities of the organized crime syndicates.
odious	Unequivocally detestable- Edmund Burke. Consequences odious to those you govern.
underworld	(religion) the world of the dead. A prominent underworld figure.
vice	An immoral or wicked personal characteristic. A mobile phone network is being used to peddle vice.
vicious	Able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering. Vicious kicks.
wicked	Intended to or capable of harming someone or something. A wicked stench.