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cacodemonic

/ˌkækədɪˈmɒnɪk/

ADJECTIVE

1. Relating to evil spirits or demons

Of, relating to, resembling, or characteristic of evil spirits, demons, or other malevolent supernatural beings.

1.1. Demonic or supernatural nature

Describing something associated with demons, evil spirits, or supernatural forces believed to be malevolent.

Synonyms

  • demonic
  • demonical
  • demoniac
  • demoniacal
  • demonian
  • cacodaemonic
  • diabolic
  • diabolical
  • fiendish
  • devilish
  • infernal
  • hellish
  • satanic
  • Luciferian

Antonyms

  • angelic
  • angelical
  • celestial
  • heavenly
  • holy
  • godly
  • benign

Examples

  • The village was haunted by a cacodemonic presence that left a trail of fear among its residents.
  • The ancient manuscript warned of a cacodemonic force that could only be appeased through a ritualistic ceremony.
  • The abandoned mansion was rumored to be a breeding ground for cacodemonic spirits.

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1.2. Evil or malevolent character

Describing a person, behavior, or quality that is extremely wicked, malicious, cruel, or morally corrupt, sometimes by extension from the idea of demonic evil.

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Examples

  • The tyrant's cacodemonic cruelty made him feared throughout the kingdom.
  • His cacodemonic intentions became apparent when he betrayed his closest allies.
  • The story portrays a cacodemonic villain whose actions bring suffering to everyone around him.

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