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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDemonical
/dɪˈmɒnɪkəl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relating to or characteristic of a demon; malevolent or evil.
"The demonical laughter echoed through the darkened halls." - 2
Possessed by or exhibiting the qualities of a demon.
"His demonical obsession with power led to his downfall."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'demonical' originates from the Greek word 'daimon', meaning spirit or divine power, which evolved through Latin 'daemonicus' and Middle English 'demonical'. The meaning has shifted over time from a neutral spirit to a more malevolent connotation associated with demons.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Demonical" is said worldwide
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démoniaque
Transliteration: deh-moh-nyak
"Le rire démoniaque résonnait dans les couloirs sombres."
dämonisch
Transliteration: dæˈmoːnɪʃ
"Das dämonische Lachen hallte durch die dunklen Hallen."
demonico
Transliteration: deh-moh-nee-koh
"La risata demonica risuonava nei corridoi bui."
demoníaco
Transliteration: deh-moh-nee-ah-koh
"La risa demoníaca resonaba en los oscuros pasillos."
demoníaco
Transliteration: deh-moh-nee-ah-koh
"A risada demoníaca ecoava pelos corredores escuros."
दानविक
Transliteration: daanavik
"दानविक हंसी अंधेरे हॉल में गूंज रही थी।"
恶魔的
Transliteration: è mó de
"恶魔的笑声在黑暗的走廊中回荡。"
악마의
Transliteration: akma-ui
"악마의 웃음이 어두운 복도를 울려 퍼졌다."
悪魔の
Transliteration: akuma no
"悪魔の笑い声が暗い廊下に響き渡った。"
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