French word

satanique

Pronunciation

IPA/satanik/

Meaning

  • adjectivesatanic

Example

Ils ont peint un symbole satanique.

They painted a satanic symbol.

Illustration for satanique (satanic)

More examples

La police a trouvé un rituel satanique dans la cave.

The police found a satanic ritual in the basement.

Core concept

A dark, threatening sign or presence associated with the Devil and destructive evil.

Common phrases

  • rituel satanique

    satanic ritual

  • acte satanique

    satanic act

  • symbole satanique

    satanic symbol

Similar words

diabolique: Showing fierce malice and an apparent deliberate wish to cause harm.
maléfique: Having an evil influence that seems capable of causing harm or misfortune.
infernal: Hellish in its violence or intensity, and deeply frightening.

Definition in French

Qui se rapporte au diable ou qui évoque quelque chose de malfaisant, diabolique ou terrifiant.

Word origin

Satanique derives from Medieval Latin satanicus, from Greek satanikos, which is based on the name Satan.

Usage tips

  • Satanique carries strong religious and insulting overtones when applied directly to a person, so it usually needs careful context.

Opposites

  • angéliqueangelicadjective

Related words

  • satanismeSatanismnoun
  • satanisteSatanistnoun

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