demonish

adj

demonish

adj

Etymology From demon + -ish.

1

Like or characteristic of a demon; demonic.

to stealthily seek the aid of the demonish patroness1869, The Overland Monthly, volume 2, page 71:
It was watching her with cold animal curiosity, something demonish and conscienceless.1925, D. H. Lawrence, The Princess:

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