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- [dih-moh-nee-ak, dee-muh-nahy-ak]
- /dɪˈmoʊ niˌæk, ˌdi məˈnaɪ æk/
- /ˌdiː.məˈnaɪ.ə.kəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-moh-nee-ak, dee-muh-nahy-ak]
- /dɪˈmoʊ niˌæk, ˌdi məˈnaɪ æk/
Definitions of demoniac word
- adjective demoniac of, like, or suggestive of a demon; demonic 3
- adjective demoniac suggesting inner possession or inspiration 3
- adjective demoniac frantic; frenzied; feverish 3
- noun demoniac a person possessed by an evil spirit or demon 3
- adjective demoniac possessed or influenced by a demon 3
- adjective demoniac of a demon or demons 3
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Origin of demoniac
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Late Latin daemoniacus < Greek daimoniakós, equivalent to daimóni(os) pertaining to a daemon + -akos -ac
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Parts of speech for Demoniac
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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demoniac popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
demoniac usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for demoniac
adj demoniac
- atrocious — If you describe something as atrocious, you are emphasizing that its quality is very bad.
- heartless — unfeeling; unkind; unsympathetic; harsh; cruel: heartless words; a heartless ruler.
- harsh — ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect: harsh treatment; harsh manners.
- ruthless — without pity or compassion; cruel; merciless: a ruthless tyrant.
- inhuman — lacking qualities of sympathy, pity, warmth, compassion, or the like; cruel; brutal: an inhuman master.
noun demoniac
- psychopath — a person with a psychopathic personality, which manifests as amoral and antisocial behavior, lack of ability to love or establish meaningful personal relationships, extreme egocentricity, failure to learn from experience, etc.
- maniac — Mathematical Analyzer, Numerical Integrator and Computer
- kook — an eccentric, strange, or foolish person.
- loon — a crazy or simple-minded person.
- crackpot — If you describe someone or their ideas as crackpot, you disapprove of them because you think that their ideas are strange and crazy.
adjective demoniac
- bewitching — enchanting; charming; fascinating.
- charming — If you say that something is charming, you mean that it is very pleasant or attractive.
Antonyms for demoniac
adj demoniac
- compassionate — If you describe someone or something as compassionate, you mean that they feel or show pity, sympathy, and understanding for people who are suffering.
- considerate — Someone who is considerate pays attention to the needs, wishes, or feelings of other people.
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
- pleasing — giving pleasure; agreeable; gratifying: a pleasing performance.
- polite — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
adjective demoniac
- civilised — to bring out of a savage, uneducated, or rude state; make civil; elevate in social and private life; enlighten; refine: Rome civilized the barbarians.
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