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DEMONIC

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell

Example:

unholy grimaces

Synonyms:

demonic; diabolic; diabolical; fiendish; hellish; infernal; satanic; unholy

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

evil (morally bad or wrong)

Derivation:

demon (a cruel wicked and inhuman person)

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