Satanic (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell; "something demonic in him--something that could be cruel"; "fires lit up a diabolic scene"; "diabolical sorcerers under the influence of devils"; "a fiendish despot"; "hellish torture"; "infernal instruments of war"; "satanic cruelty"; "unholy grimaces".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Of or relating to Satan; "Satanic verses".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The satanic ritual involved chanting and burning incense to pay homage to the dark lord.
- Many Christians view The Satanic Bible by Anton Szandor LaVey as a morally corrupting influence.
- The heavy metal band's satanic lyrics sparked outrage among conservative groups.
- The artwork on the album cover was deemed satanic and led to a boycott by some radio stations.
- The poet's use of satanic imagery in his work was meant to challenge societal norms and push boundaries.