demonish

English

Etymology

From 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

   • 1925, D. H. Lawrence, The Princess:

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

Synonyms

• demonlike
• demonly

Anagrams

• hedonism, monished