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Satanical

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Sa-tan′ic

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Sa-tan′ic-al

, }
Adj.
[Cf. F.
satanique
, Gr. [GREEK].]
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.
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Sa-tan′ic-al-ly
,
adv.
–
Sa-tan′ic-al-ness
,
Noun.