satanical

Example Sentences

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To the priest's satanical humour the poacher answers, with a sickly smile,— "I do, Father Rogier—perfectly."

From Gwen Wynn by Reid, Mayne

And do not believe in all my satanical airs.

From George Sand, some aspects of her life and writings by Hallard, Alys

He is resisting, fluttering his tiny wings, and still making an effort to fly, but the dancer is laughing with a satanical air.

From Les Misérables by Hapgood, Isabel Florence

The children are scolded out of superficial vanities, and their place is occupied by a satanical sort of pride—the pride of possessing correct information.

From The Altar Fire by Benson, Arthur Christopher

It is this attitude of disdain and scorn, based upon the intellect rather than upon the soul, that I think is one of the most terrible and satanical things in life.

From The Silent Isle by Benson, Arthur Christopher