démoniaque

demonic

adjective deh-moh-NYAK Rare

Origin: Late Latin 'daemoniacus', from Greek 'daimon'

Also means

diabolical

Usage Note

Démoniaque is invariable in gender (same spelling for masculine and feminine). It describes something or someone possessed by or resembling a demon, and is used both literally in religious contexts and figuratively for extraordinary, almost supernaturally intense talent or cruelty (un rire démoniaque = a diabolical laugh). The noun un démoniaque refers to a person believed to be possessed.

Examples

"Il avait un regard démoniaque et froid."

Natural Translation

He had a demonic, cold gaze.

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