demonlike en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree English demon Proto-Indo-European *leyg-der. Proto-Germanic *līkąder. Proto-Germanic *-līkaz Proto-West Germanic *-līk Old English -līċ Middle English -like English -like English demonlike From demon + -like.
Meanings
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Resembling a demon in form or action
A demonlike compulsion drove him to destroy his life's work.
A demonlike monster chased them down the tunnel.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most demonlike | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more demonlike | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Synonyms
diabolical · cacodaemoniacal · demonish · demoniacal · daemonical · fallen angelic · demonic · diabolic · satanic · demonical · devilish · demonly · demonly · demonish · satanical · demoniac · fiendlike · demonlike · demonic