Dictionary entry

Satanic

Webster's Dictionary 1913

{ Sa‐tan″ic (?), Sa‐tan″ic‐al (?) }, a. [Cf. F. satanique, Gr. �.] Of or pertaining to Satan; having the qualities of Satan; resembling Satan; extremely malicious or wicked; devilish; infernal. “Satanic strength.” “Satanic host.” Milton.

Detest the slander which, with a Satanic smile, exults over the character it has ruined. Dr. T. Dwight.

— Sa‐tan″ic‐al‐ly, adv. — Sa‐tan″ic‐al‐ness, n.