Definition

A female spirit or creature that is often associated with evil or malevolence.

Example

In the story, the hero must confront a powerful demoness who seeks to destroy the village.

Conversation

I just finished reading a book about a demoness who tries to take over a kingdom.

That sounds interesting! Was she a villain or more of an anti-hero?

Definitely a villain, but she had a really complex backstory.

I love when characters have depth like that; it makes the story so much more engaging.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Demoness → It is formed from "demon" (from Greek "daimon", meaning spirit or divine power) and "-ess" (a suffix used to denote female gender). The word "demoness" refers to a female spirit or supernatural being, often with malevolent connotations.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'spirit' ('daimon') that is female ('-ess') — that's why a demoness is a female spirit.

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