'Demoniac' definitions:

Definition of 'demoniac'

From: WordNet
adjective
Frenzied as if possessed by a demon; "the soldier was completely amuck"; "berserk with grief"; "a berserk worker smashing windows" [syn: amuck, amok, berserk, demoniac, demoniacal, possessed(p)]
noun
Someone who acts as if possessed by a demon

Definition of 'Demoniac'

From: GCIDE
  • Demoniac \De*mo"ni*ac\, n.
  • 1. A human being possessed by a demon or evil spirit; one whose faculties are directly controlled by a demon. [1913 Webster]
  • The demoniac in the gospel was sometimes cast into the fire. --Bates. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Eccl. Hist.) One of a sect of Anabaptists who maintain that the demons or devils will finally be saved. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Demoniac'

From: GCIDE
  • Demoniac \De*mo"ni*ac\, Demoniacal \Dem`o*ni"a*cal\ (?; 277), a. [L. daemoniacus, fr. daemon; cf. F. d['e]moniaque. See Demon.]
  • 1. Pertaining to, or characteristic of, a demon or evil spirit; devilish; as, a demoniac being; demoniacal practices. [1913 Webster]
  • Sarcastic, demoniacal laughter. --Thackeray. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Influenced or produced by a demon or evil spirit; as, demoniac or demoniacal power. "Demoniac frenzy." --Milton. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. resembling or suggesting possession by a demon; as, demoniac energy. [WordNet 1.5]
  • 4. in a murderous frenzy as if possessed by a demon.
  • Syn: amuck, amok, berserk, demoniac, possessed(predicate). [WordNet 1.5]

Synonyms of 'demoniac'

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