demonish en · ADJ
Etymology
From demon + -ish.
Meanings
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Like or characteristic of a demon; demonic.
It was watching her with cold animal curiosity, something demonish and conscienceless.
1925, D. H. Lawrence, The Princess:to stealthily seek the aid of the demonish patroness
1869, The Overland Monthly, volume 2, page 71:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more demonish | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most demonish | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Synonyms
daemonical · fallen angelic · demonish · devilish · demonly · demonical · fiendlike · satanical · demonly · demoniac · demonlike · satanic · diabolical · demoniacal · cacodaemoniacal · diabolic · demonic · diabolic · demonlike