demonlike

demonlike

English

Alternative forms

  • demon-like

Etymology

Etymology tree
English distinct electron motion
Proto-Indo-European *kerh₃-der.?
Latin carbōlbor.
French carbonebor.
English carbonbf.
English -on
English demon
Proto-Indo-European *leyg-
Proto-Germanic *līkąder.
Proto-Germanic *-līkaz
Proto-West Germanic *-līk
Old English -līċ
Middle English -like
English -like
English demonlike

    From demon + -like.

    Adjective

    demonlike (comparative more demonlike, superlative most demonlike)

    1. Resembling a demon in form or action
      Synonyms: demonic, demonish, demonly; see also Thesaurus:diabolical
      A demonlike monster chased them down the tunnel.
      A demonlike compulsion drove him to destroy his life's work.
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