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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

demonly en · ADJ

Etymology

From demon + -ly.

Meanings

  1. Of, relating to, or like a demon; demonic.
    • “And you might invoke your demonly talent to find us something useful, such as ripe pie trees so we can eat while traveling.” 2013, Piers Anthony, Luck of the Draw - Page 146:

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most demonly Degree=Sup lexicographic
more demonly Degree=Cmp lexicographic

Synonyms

demonly · demonic · fallen angelic · demonlike · diabolical · fiendlike · demonish · devilish · satanic · satanical · daemonical · diabolic · demoniacal · devilish · demonical · cacodaemoniacal · demonlike · demonish · demoniac

demonly en · ADV

Etymology

From demon + -ly.

Meanings

  1. In a manner befitting or like a demon.
    • She looked a goddess, but of a dark power — the livid hue of the cheek enhanced by the bold, wild light of the eye. He had never seen her look so ill, and yet so demonly superb! 1857, Rose Foot, Good in Everything:

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most demonly Degree=Sup lexicographic
more demonly Degree=Cmp lexicographic