Demagogic

Pronunciation: /ˌdɛməˈɡɑdʒɪk/

Definitions of demagogic

adjective describes a person who gains power and popularity by appealing to people's emotions and prejudices rather than by using rational arguments

Example Sentences

A1 The demagogic politician made promises he couldn't keep.

A2 The demagogic speech riled up the crowd, but lacked substance.

B1 The demagogic leader used fear tactics to manipulate public opinion.

B2 The demagogic candidate appealed to emotions rather than logic.

C1 The demagogic ruler exploited the fears of the population to maintain power.

C2 The demagogic tactics employed by the politician were seen as dangerous by many.

Examples of demagogic in a Sentence

formal The politician's demagogic speech appealed to the fears and prejudices of the audience.

informal I can't stand listening to that demagogic talk show host spewing nonsense.

slang The candidate's demagogic tactics are really turning voters off.

figurative Her demagogic leadership style divided the team and caused tension among colleagues.

Grammatical Forms of demagogic

• past tense: demagogued
• plural: demagogics
• comparative: more demagogic
• superlative: most demagogic
• present tense: demagogues
• future tense: will demagogue
• perfect tense: have demagogued
• continuous tense: is demagoguing
• singular: demagogic
• positive degree: demagogic
• infinitive: to demagogue
• gerund: demagoguing
• participle: demagoguing

Origin and Evolution of demagogic

First Known Use: 1647 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'demagogic' originated from the Greek word 'dēmagōgikos', which is derived from 'dēmagōgos' meaning 'leader of the people'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a leader who appeals to the emotions and prejudices of the people rather than their rationality, the term 'demagogic' has evolved to also encompass behavior or rhetoric that seeks to manipulate or exploit public sentiment for personal gain or power.