Demon

Pronunciation: /ˈdiːmən/

Definitions of demon

noun a supernatural being typically associated with evil, prevalent in various religions and mythologies

Example Sentences

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

A2 The demon in the movie was really creepy.

B1 Legends say that a demon haunts the old castle.

B2 The demon's sinister laughter echoed through the abandoned house.

C1 The exorcist was called to rid the possessed person of the demon.

C2 The demon's malevolent presence filled the room with dread.

Examples of demon in a Sentence

formal The exorcist claimed to have encountered a powerful demon during the ritual.

informal I heard a rumor that there's a demon living in the old abandoned house down the street.

slang Dude, that movie was so scary, it felt like I was face to face with a demon!

figurative His addiction to gambling was like a demon that he couldn't shake off.

Grammatical Forms of demon

• past tense: demonized
• plural: demons
• comparative: more demonic
• superlative: most demonic
• present tense: demonizes
• future tense: will demonize
• perfect tense: has demonized
• continuous tense: is demonizing
• singular: demon
• positive degree: demonic
• infinitive: to demonize
• gerund: demonizing
• participle: demonized

Origin and Evolution of demon

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'demon' originated from the ancient Greek word 'daimon', which referred to a supernatural being or spirit.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'demon' shifted from a neutral term for a spirit to a more negative connotation of an evil or malevolent being in Christian theology.