Cacodemon

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈkækəˌdiːmən/

Definitions of cacodemon

noun a malevolent spirit or demon

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a scary cacodemon in my dream last night.

A2 The villagers believed the cacodemon was responsible for the crop failure.

B1 The legend of the cacodemon has been passed down for generations in this town.

B2 The cacodemon was said to possess dark powers that could bring misfortune to those who crossed its path.

C1 The cacodemon was depicted in ancient texts as a malevolent spirit that haunted the living.

C2 Scholars have debated the true nature of the cacodemon, some believing it to be a symbol of inner demons.

adjective relating to evil or malevolent spirits

Example Sentences

A1 The cacodemon cat scared the children with its glowing eyes.

A2 She had a cacodemon look on her face when she saw the mess in the kitchen.

B1 The cacodemon weather made it difficult to enjoy the picnic.

B2 His cacodemon behavior towards his colleagues led to his eventual dismissal.

C1 The cacodemon influence of social media on young people's self-esteem is a growing concern.

C2 The cacodemon reputation of the company was hard to shake after the scandal.

Examples of cacodemon in a Sentence

formal The ancient text described the cacodemon as a malevolent spirit.

informal I heard a rumor that a cacodemon is haunting the old abandoned house.

slang Don't go near that place, it's said to be infested with cacodemons.

figurative His anger transformed him into a cacodemon, lashing out at everyone around him.

Grammatical Forms of cacodemon

past tense

cacodemoned

plural

cacodemons

comparative

more cacodemon

superlative

most cacodemon

present tense

cacodemons

future tense

will cacodemon

perfect tense

have cacodemoned

continuous tense

is cacodemoning

singular

cacodemon

positive degree

cacodemon

infinitive

to cacodemon

gerund

cacodemoning

participle

cacodemoned

Origin and Evolution of cacodemon

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Ancient Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'cacodemon' originates from ancient Greek, where 'kakodaimon' referred to an evil spirit or demon.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'cacodemon' has evolved to refer to any malevolent or evil being, often used in a literary or poetic context.