Synonyms for
Satanic
Definition
involving or relating to Satan or devil worship
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- satanic cult
- satanic rituals
- satanic influence
- satanic verses
- satanic panic
- satanic imagery
- satanic forces
Word family
noun Satan
adverb satantically
Usage note
Often used to describe something perceived as extremely evil or wicked, sometimes with religious or occult connotations. Can be used hyperbolically to describe something very unpleasant.
Example sentences
- The satanic cult was responsible for the missing persons in the area.
- The satanic symbols drawn on the walls scared the family.
- The movie featured a satanic character who wanted to take over the world.
- The satanic music made the parents uncomfortable.
- The satanic statue was removed from the school grounds.
Quotes
I don't believe in the devil, but if there is a devil, he is a satanic bureaucrat.
The devil is a necessary evil in the equation of humankind. Without the devil to blame our sins on, we would have to confront the fact that we are capable of evil on our own.
I like to think of myself as a Satanist because Satanism preaches personal freedom and choice.