demonian

adjective

Definition of demoniannext
as in demonic
of, relating to, or worthy of an evil spirit a demonian laugh echoed through the haunted house

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  1. demonic
  2. sinister
Adjective
  • But cultural myths and urban legends have also stereotyped them into Halloween mascots, demonic beings and carriers of diseases.
    — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Wolf succumbs to Shura, a demonic force in the game’s mythology that possesses those who give in to bloodlust.
    — Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of demonic
Adjective
  • Julia, on the other hand, is forced to return to Castle Leathers and face her sinister husband, Lord Lovat (Tony Curran), who still believes that Julia’s child is his own.
    — Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The longtime Adult Swim mischief-maker behind the viral hits ‘Too Many Cooks’ and ‘Yule Log’ specializes in hijacking familiar media formats, revealing the sinister anxieties beneath them.
    — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of sinister
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“Demonian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonian. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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