Satanic Meaning
/seɪˈtænɪk/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjAlternative letter-case form of Satanic (of, pertaining to or resembling Satan).
adjEvil, fiendish, devilish or diabolical.
Sentence Examples
“The Satanic Verses” by Salman Rushdie is a real masterpiece of modern literature.
The townsfolk were convinced that the string of murders was tied to a satanic cult.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The cult leader was involved in dark, ____ rituals that scared the villagers.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The horror film featured a ____ cult that performed rituals in an abandoned church.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English satan Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic English satanic From satan + -ic.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Black metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music that typically takes on anti-Christian, satanic and pagan themes."
— 2019 April 12, Paul P. Murphy and Samira Said, “Louisiana arson suspect expressed disgust with Baptist churches on Facebook”, in CNN:
"Instead, the 30-year-old singer's subjects include that modern satanic mill, the call centre."
— 2007 January 21, Peter Culshaw, “Martha Tilston”, in The Observer, →ISSN:
"The working class just looks different. "Call centres are the new dark satanic mills. We have people who have to put their hand up to ask to go to the toilet."
— 2010 April 9, Aida Edemariam, quoting Mark Serwotka, “Mark Serwotka: 'Call centres are the new dark satanic mills'”, in The Guardian, →ISSN:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The cult leader was involved in dark, ____ rituals that scared the villagers.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The horror film featured a ____ cult that performed rituals in an abandoned church.