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sadistic

The word “sadistic” has 3 syllables: sad-is-tic

It's pronounced as /səˈdɪstɪk/

What is synonym and antonym for sadistic?

In the thesaurus, “sadistic” has 7 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for sadistic along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for sadistic

  • barbarous
  • brutal
  • cruel
  • perverse
  • ruthless
  • savage
  • vicious

Antonyms for sadistic

  • benign
  • compassionate
  • gentle
  • humane
  • kind
  • nice
  • sympathetic
  • warm

Meanings of sadistic

  • adjective
    1. Delighting in or feeling pleasure from the pain or humiliation of others.
    2. Of behaviour which gives pleasure in the pain or humiliation of others.
    3. Causing a high degree of pain or humiliation.

Example Sentences

  • The villain's actions were undeniably sadistic, causing harm without remorse.
  • The horror movie depicted a sadistic killer with a twisted sense of pleasure.
  • His sadistic sense of humor made others uncomfortable in social situations.
  • The dictator's regime was marked by sadistic punishments for dissenters.
  • The protagonist faced a series of sadistic challenges in the dark labyrinth.

On this page you'll find 15 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to sadistic, such as: barbarous, benign, brutal, compassionate, cruel, gentle, humane.

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