demoniac
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /dɪˈmoʊniˌæk/
KK: /dɪˈmoʊniˌæk/
adjective
Definition
Relating to or resembling a devil; having qualities that are evil or fiendish.
Example
The movie featured a demoniac character who caused chaos and fear.
Conversation
Did you see that movie with the demoniac character?
Yeah, it was so creepy!
I can't believe how intense the demoniac scenes were.
I know, right? It kept me on the edge of my seat!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
fiendish
satanic
diabolical
Antonyms
angelic
divine
holy
noun
Definition
A person who is believed to be controlled by a demon or evil spirit.
Example
The villagers were afraid of the demoniac, thinking he was under the influence of dark forces.
Conversation
Did you hear about that guy who acts like a total demoniac at the party?
Yeah, I saw him! He was really over the top, wasn’t he?
I wonder what makes someone behave like such a demoniac.
Root Explanation
Demoniac → It is formed from "daemon" (from Greek "daimon", meaning spirit or divine power) and the suffix "-iac" (meaning relating to or characterized by). The word "demoniac" refers to someone who is characterized by or relating to a demon or evil spirit.
Memory Tip
Think of 'daemon' as a spirit and remember that 'demoniac' describes someone who is related to or characterized by a demon.
Visually Confused Words
daemonic
pandemoniac
devonic
cacodemoniac
antidemoniac