1. a female demon; a woman or girl regarded as wicked, cruel, or evil
Usage: often used in mythology, fantasy, and literature; can be used figuratively to describe a malicious or destructive woman

Examples

• In the ancient text, the demoness was said to haunt the forest at night.
• The fantasy novel featured a powerful demoness as the main antagonist.
• She was portrayed as a demoness in the theatrical production.
• The mythology describes the demoness as a creature of pure malice.
• He called her a demoness after she betrayed his trust.
• The demoness in the story possessed supernatural powers.