Spanish word

demoníaco

Pronunciation

IPA/demoˈniako/

Meaning

  • adjectivedemonic

Example

Su risa suena demoníaca.

Their laugh sounds demonic.

Illustration for demoníaco (demonic)

More examples

El actor interpretó a un personaje demoníaco.

The actor played a demonic character.

Core concept

An overwhelming, malevolent supernatural force.

Common phrases

  • voz demoníaca

    demonic voice

  • personaje demoníaco

    demonic character

Similar words

diabólico: Displays extreme, calculated wickedness and deliberate malicious intent.
espeluznante: Provokes a hair-raising chill that makes the skin prickle.
espantoso: Startles with sudden, intense terror that leaves a strong sense of dread.
horripilante: Inspires visceral, skin-crawling horror that makes the hairs stand on end.

Definition in Spanish

Que parece propio de un demonio o que causa una impresión muy intensa y perturbadora; usado también en sentido figurado para subrayar algo extremadamente dañino o poderoso.

Word origin

From Latin demoniacus 'pertaining to a demon', from Greek daimōn 'spirit', originally literal 'of a demon' and later used figuratively for something extremely harmful or intense.

Usage tips

  • Because demoníaco is strongly charged and can sound accusatory, speakers often reserve it for jokes, literary effects, or dramatic descriptions and use impactante or muy intenso in casual speech.

Opposites

  • angélicoangelicadjective
  • benignobenignadjective

Related words

  • demonizardemonizeverb
  • demoníacamentedemonicallyadverb

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