demonish
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Etymology edit
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demonish (comparative more demonish, superlative most demonish)
- 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.