demonish

English

Etymology

demon +‎ -ish

Adjective

demonish (comparative more demonish, superlative most demonish)

1. Like or characteristic of a demon; demonic.
   • 1869, The Overland Monthly (volume 2, page 71)

     to stealthily seek the aid of the demonish patroness

   • D. H. Lawrence

     It was watching her with cold animal curiosity, something demonish and conscienceless.

Synonyms

• demonlike
• demonly

Anagrams

• hedonism, monished