demonish
demonish adjective: like or characteristic of a demon; demonic.
Adjective
demonish (comparative more demonish, superlative most demonish)
- Like or characteristic of a demon; demonic.
- to stealthily seek the aid of the demonish patroness1869, The Overland Monthly, volume 2, page 71
- It was watching her with cold animal curiosity, something demonish and conscienceless.1925, D. H. Lawrence, The Princess
- Synonyms:
- demonlike, demonly, diabolic, cacodaemoniacal, daemonical, demoniac, demoniacal, demonic, demonical, devilish
Synonyms of demonish
- demonlike
- demonly
- diabolic
- cacodaemoniacal
- daemonical
- demoniac
- demoniacal
- demonic
- demonical
- devilish
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Forms of demonish
| comparative | more demonish |
|---|---|
| superlative | most demonish |
Origin of demonish
From demon + -ish.
Questions about demonish
- What does demonish mean?
- Demonish means like or characteristic of a demon; demonic.
- What part of speech is demonish?
- Demonish is an adjective.
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