Definition of "demonic" in английский

adjective

1. Pertaining to demons or evil spirits; demoniac.

   • Convinced that his uncle was a warlock, he rifled through his attic, looking for demonic artifacts.
   • Once he had grasped the controls, he unleashed a demonic laugh that made his hostages shudder.

2. Pertaining to daemons in ancient Greek thought; concerning supernatural ‘genius’.

3. (by extension) Extremely cruel or evil; abhorrent or repugnant; diabolical.