Satanic

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(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Wed Dec 22 1999 at 2:51:51

Sa*tan"ic (?), Sa*tan"ic*al (?), a. [Cf. F. satanique, GR. .]

Of or pertaining to Satan; having the qualities of Satan; resembling Satan; extremely malicious or wicked; devilish; infernal.

"Satanic strength." "Satanic host."

Milton.

Detest the slander which, with a Satanic smile, exults over the character it has ruined. Dr. T. Dwight.

-- Sa*tan"ic*al*ly, adv. -- Sa*tan"ic*al*ness, n.

 

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