demonic

Example Sentences

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The architect’s mischievous side comes through in countless sketches for his famous gargoyles, which achieve “both anatomical coherence and a sense of demonic vitality.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

I think if you look at sort of notions of Christian morality, it also goes to notions of sort of innocence, being afflicted by demonic forces.

From Salon • Nov. 20, 2025

Amid all of this, Scotland put in some almighty defensive sets, repelling the All Blacks with a demonic intent.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2025

She opens the curtain and screams at him in a terrifying, almost demonic voice.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2025

There was no demonic laughter, no one was chasing him.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller