demonian en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /dɪˈməʊ.ni.ən/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /dɪˈmoʊ.ni.ən/ (General-American)
Etymology
From Latin daemonium + -an. By surface analysis, demon + -ian.
Meanings
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Synonym of demonic.
Princes, Heavens antient Sons, Æthereal Thrones, / Demonian Spirits now, from the Element / Each of his reign allotted, rightlier call’d, / Powers of Fire, Air, Water, and Earth beneath, / So may we hold our place and theſe mild ſeats / Without new trouble; […]
1671, John Milton, “The Second Book”, in Paradise Regain’d. A Poem. In IV Books. To which is Added, Samson Agonistes, London: […] J[ohn] M[acock] for John Starkey […], →OCLC, pages 34–35, lines 122–127:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more demonian | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most demonian | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |