Satanic

/səˈtænɪk/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Of or relating to Satan; characteristic of Satan; evil.

The book was criticized for its satanic themes that glorified malevolence.

Associated with or reminiscent of Satanism; promoting ideas contrary to conventional religious principles.

Many believed that the band's music contained satanic imagery that challenged traditional values.

Extremely wicked or evil.

The villain's plan was so diabolical that it was described by the hero as satanic.

Relating to the worship of Satan or practices associated with it.

The film depicted a group involved in satanic rituals that disturbed many viewers.

From the Latin 'satanicus', meaning 'of Satan'.

satanic panic

A moral panic in the 1980s in the US regarding alleged satanic ritual abuse.

satanic ritual

A religious or ceremonial act associated with Satan or his worship.

satanic verses

References to verses that are considered to have been inspired by Satan.

satan

The adversary, a personification of evil in religious contexts.

devil

A more general term for a malevolent spirit or fallen angel.

demon

A supernatural being often associated with evil.

Used informally to describe something extremely bad or harmful.

That movie was so bad, it was almost satanic.

Referring to something dark or edgy in popular culture.

His taste in music is pretty satanic with all those death metal bands.