adjective
- of, relating to, or characteristic of a demon or demons; evil or wicked in nature
- possessed by or as if by a demon; frenzied or uncontrollable
Usage: often used in literary or religious contexts; variant spelling of 'demonic' (more common in modern usage)
Usage: archaic or literary
Examples
- The villain's demonical laughter echoed through the castle.
- She displayed a demonical rage when she learned of the betrayal.
- The ancient texts described demonical forces at work in the world.
- His demonical obsession with revenge consumed his every thought.
- The painting depicted demonical creatures tormenting the damned.
- The storm seemed to have a demonical quality, as if nature itself was angry.