Sadistic

Pronunciation: /səˈdɪstɪk/

Definitions of sadistic

adjective showing a cruel and violent nature; deriving pleasure from inflicting pain on others

Example Sentences

A1 The movie villain was very mean and sadistic.

A2 The sadistic teacher enjoyed giving students difficult tests.

B1 The sadistic character in the novel took pleasure in causing pain to others.

B2 The sadistic serial killer terrorized the town with his gruesome murders.

C1 The sadistic dictator ruled with an iron fist, inflicting torture on anyone who opposed him.

C2 The sadistic prison warden delighted in the suffering of the inmates under his control.

Examples of sadistic in a Sentence

formal The sadistic nature of the crime shocked the entire community.

informal He's always been a bit sadistic, enjoying other people's pain.

slang That movie was so sadistic, it made my skin crawl.

figurative Her sadistic sense of humor often left others feeling uneasy.

Grammatical Forms of sadistic

• past tense: sadistic
• plural: sadistics
• comparative: more sadistic
• superlative: most sadistic
• present tense: sadistic
• future tense: will be sadistic
• perfect tense: has been sadistic
• continuous tense: is being sadistic
• singular: sadistic
• positive degree: sadistic
• infinitive: to be sadistic
• gerund: being sadistic
• participle: sadistic

Origin and Evolution of sadistic

First Known Use: 1888 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'sadistic' originates from the name of the Marquis de Sade, a French nobleman and writer known for his extreme sexual practices and violent behavior.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in reference to extreme cruelty or pleasure derived from inflicting pain, the meaning of 'sadistic' has evolved to encompass a wider range of behaviors associated with deriving pleasure from the suffering of others.