satanic

CEFRB2

/seɪˈtænɪk/

adjective

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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.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

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Extra meanings

Of or pertaining to any form of Satanism.
Alternative letter-case form of Satanic (of, pertaining to or resembling Satan).

In context

Can Abrahamic religious leaders call other religions "satanic" without being in jail?
Luciferians and Laveyans follow a Satanic religion.
Black metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music that typically takes on anti-Christian, satanic and pagan themes.

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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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From satan + -ic.