as in demonic
of, relating to, or worthy of an evil spirit
the movie's villain wore a Luciferian expression of supreme confidence
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Adjective
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Hazel can pull, push, and even infiltrate the minds of the opposing spirits using her abilities, dodging and diving to avoid rogue slashes or a demonic helping of sludge.—
Sarah Thwaites,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2025 -
The Prime Video series, premiering on Thursday, April 3, sees Bacon, 66, playing a bounty hunter who comes back from the dead to find that his job now has a demonic new twist.—
People Staff,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The supernatural thriller is set in the Jim Crow South, where twin brothers—each played by Jordan—return home from Chicago with hopes of starting over, only to confront a sinister force that’s been waiting for them.—
Essence,
Essence,
2 Apr. 2025
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The banal village tunes that Mahler altered into sinister mock vulgarities—did these not recall the raffish klezmer bands, the wandering musicians who played at shtetl weddings?—
David Denby,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2025
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The Satanic Grotto's rally outside drew hundreds of Christian counter-protesters because of the Grotto's satanic imagery, and its indoor ceremony included denouncing Jesus Christ, who Christians believe is the Son of God.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2025
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Gaga’s Daphne demands — Jenny commits to the free sundae scheme, resulting in a shocking and satanic turn of events.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Luciferian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Luciferian. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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