demoniac

Wildly, diabolically crazed

Demoniac describes someone or something possessed by or characteristic of a demon.

A demoniac person exhibits wild, frenzied behavior suggesting supernatural influence: demoniac laughter, demoniac energy.

As a noun, a demoniac is a person believed to be possessed by an evil spirit.

The word carries overtones of uncontrolled malevolence or madness.

evil

malevolent

Harboring ill will

fiendish · satanic · hellish · infernal · devilish · malicious · vile · monstrous · unholy · accursed

possessed

exorcism

Ritual to expel demons

overcome · controlled · overpowered · gripped · afflicted · seized · compelled · inhabitation · deliverance · unclean spirit

supernatural

specter

Ghostly threatening presence

succubus · necromancy · occult · haunting · possession · séance · sorcery · witchcraft · ritual · conjuring

frenzied

berserk

Wildly, violently uncontrolled

  • manicAbnormally elevated, agitated
  • deliriousMentally unhinged temporarily
  • unhingedMentally or emotionally unstable

wild · frantic · raving · convulsive · thrashing · foaming · violent · uncontrolled · raging · savage

terrifying

horror

Extreme fear or disgust

  • nightmareFrightening dream causing wakefulness
  • dreadIntense anticipatory fear
  • terrorExtreme, overwhelming fear

spine-chilling · creepy · unsettling · macabre · grotesque · ghastly · hideous · blood-curdling · hair-raising · petrifying

Categories
Opposites
spiritual nature

demoniacangelic

Divinely pure and good

heavenly · celestial · divine · seraphic · saintly

moral character

demoniacrighteous

Morally good, justified

virtuous · moral · ethical · good · noble

mental/behavioral state

demoniacserene

Untroubled and composed

calm · tranquil · peaceful · sane · placid

Phrases
Family

demonic, demonize, demonized, demonizing, demoniacal, demoniacally, demoniacs

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