demonic
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++de·mon·ic /dɪˈmɒnɪk $ dɪˈmɑː-/ adjective 1 CRUELwild and cruel 疯狂的；残忍的 demonic laughter 恶魔般的笑2 ROrelating to a demon 魔鬼的，邪恶的 the demonic forces in the universe 宇宙中的邪恶力量 —demonically /-kli/ adverb
Examples from the Corpus
demonic• And the laughter ... The laughter was demonic.• In fact, he looked a little demonic.• She hated that demonic air of self-assurance that went with him.• The second was the sight of strange mythological beasts and demonic gargoyles which surrounded and surmounted the gateway.• Some viewed the girl's shaking as a sign of demonic possession.• Was it a case of demonic possession?• The beings inhabiting the Hells wear demonic shapes; those in the Heavens, godly.• The demonic sound ceased as abruptly as if a celestial hand had placed a pillow over that squalling electronic mouth.• Earthquakes rattle certain spots within the crust, and volcanoes explode with demonic violence.de·mon·ic adjectiveChineseSyllable
Corpus and cruel wild
demonic
de‧mon‧ic /dɪˈmɒnɪk $ dɪˈmɑː-/
adjective
1. wild and cruel:
demonic laughter
2. relating to a demon:
the demonic forces in the universe
—demonically /-kli/ adverb
de‧mon‧ic /dɪˈmɒnɪk $ dɪˈmɑː-/
adjective1. wild and cruel:
2. relating to a demon:
—demonically /-kli/ adverb