Pronunciation: /ˈseɪdɪst/
noun a person who derives pleasure from inflicting pain or humiliation on others
A1 A sadist is someone who enjoys causing others pain.
A2 The movie villain was portrayed as a sadist who took pleasure in tormenting the hero.
B1 The sadist in the horror movie derived pleasure from inflicting fear on their victims.
B2 The serial killer was described as a sadist for the brutal way in which they murdered their victims.
C1 The sadist's twisted mind reveled in the suffering they caused to their victims.
C2 The sadist's cruel actions were a reflection of their deep-seated psychological issues.
adjective relating to or characteristic of sadism
A1 He is a sadist person who enjoys causing pain to others.
A2 The sadist behavior of the villain in the movie was disturbing.
B1 She exhibited sadist tendencies when she laughed at someone else's misfortune.
B2 The sadist nature of the dictator was evident in his cruel treatment of prisoners.
C1 The sadist tendencies of the serial killer were analyzed by psychologists.
C2 The author's portrayal of the sadist character was chilling and realistic.
formal The accused was described as a sadist by the prosecution during the trial.
informal I heard that guy is a total sadist, always picking on people for no reason.
slang That sadist over there gets a kick out of causing pain to others.
figurative Some people say that working for a demanding boss is like working for a sadist.
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