demonic

/dɪˈmɒnɪk/

Meanings

adjective

Pertaining to demons or evil spirits; demoniac.

Examples :

"Convinced that his uncle was a warlock, he rifled through his attic, looking for demonic artifacts."

adjective

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

Examples :

"The teacher's strange pronouncements and unsettling behavior made some students suspect a demonic influence. "

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Related Words

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

behavior noun

[bɪˈheɪvjə] [bɪˈheɪvjɚ]

Human conduct relative to social norms.

"The child's disruptive behavior in class was a concern for the teacher. "

pertaining verb

/pəˈteɪnɪŋ/ /pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/

To belong to or be a part of; be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory of

"The documents pertaining to my car insurance claim are now all submitted. "

convinced verb

/kənˈvɪnst/

To make someone believe, or feel sure about something, especially by using logic, argument or evidence.

"The teacher convinced the students that the Earth revolves around the sun, using diagrams and explanations. "

pronouncements noun

/prəˈnaʊnsmənts/ /prəˈnaʊnsmən(t)s/

An official public announcement.

"The trial concluded with the pronouncement of a guilty verdict."

unsettling verb

/ʌnˈsɛtəlɪŋ/

To make upset or uncomfortable

"The unexpected phone call late at night unsettled me. "

supernatural noun

/ˌs(j)ʉːpɘˈnɛtʃɹɯ(l)/ /ˌs(j)uːpəˈnatʃ(ə)ɹəl/ /ˌs(j)uːpɚˈnætʃɚəl/

A supernatural being

"My grandmother believed in the supernatural; she claimed she saw a ghost in her kitchen. "

concerning verb

/kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/ /kənˈsɝnɪŋ/

To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.

"The upcoming school field trip concerns all the students in Grade 5. "

artifacts noun

/ˈɑːrtɪfækt͡s/ /ˈɑːrtəfækt͡s/

An object made or shaped by human hand or labor.

"The museum displayed ancient pottery and tools as historical artifacts of the early settlers. "

influence noun

/ˈɪn.flu.əns/

The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.

"I have absolutely no influence over him."

demoniac noun

/diməˈnaɪæk/

Someone who is possessed by a demon.

"The villagers believed the erratic and violent man was a demoniac, and avoided him out of fear. "

spirits noun

/ˈspɪɹɪts/

The soul of a person or other creature. What moves through experience into self-definition as souls purpose.

"The challenges of life often test our spirits, pushing us to discover our inner strength and purpose. "