Sadistic (Adjective)
Meaning
Deriving pleasure or sexual gratification from inflicting pain on another.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The serial killer's sadistic nature was evident in the gruesome and deliberate manner in which he tortured his victims.
- Her sadistic ex-boyfriend took pleasure in emotionally manipulating and controlling her, often leaving her in tears.
- The sadistic billionaire in the novel would stop at nothing to exploit and harm others for his own twisted amusement.
- The sadistic tendencies of the cult leader were masked by a charismatic exterior, but his followers soon discovered his true nature.
- The psychologist struggled to understand the sadistic motivations behind the patient's violent fantasies and desires.