Synonyms for
Lucifer
Definition
Lucifer is a name that refers to the devil or Satan in Christianity.
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Common collocations
- Lucifer's pride
- Lucifer the fallen
- Lucifer's fall
- Lucifer's rebellion
- Lucifer's temptation
- Lucifer's kingdom
Word family
noun Lucifer
adjective luciferian
Usage note
Primarily refers to Satan, the fallen angel in Christian theology. Can also refer to the planet Venus when it appears as the morning star, though this usage is archaic and literary.
Example sentences
- Lucifer is believed to be the most powerful of all the demons.
- Some people believe that Lucifer was once an angel who rebelled against God.
- Lucifer is often depicted as a horned, red-skinned creature with wings and a tail.
- The Bible mentions Lucifer by name only once.
- Lucifer is sometimes referred to as the 'Morning Star' or the 'Light Bearer'.
Quotes
Better to reign in hell than serve in heaven. - John Milton, Paradise Lost
Lucifer was the most beautiful of all the angels, and the most beloved by God. But he rebelled against God and was cast out of heaven. - Dan Brown, Angels & Demons
Lucifer was once God's favorite angel. He was cast out of heaven because he wanted to be God. - Rick Riordan, The Hidden Oracle