heypolyglot
Italian

satanico

/saˈta.ni.ko/adjectiveC1
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Meaning

satanic, diabolical

  • Relating to Satan or satanism; devilish.
  • Extremely cruel, wicked, or malevolent.

In a sentence

Il cattivo del film aveva un sorriso beffardo e satanico.

The movie villain had a mocking and satanic smile.

La polizia indagava sulle attività illegali di una presunta setta satanica.

The police were investigating the illegal activities of an alleged satanic cult.

Quel piano crudele mostrava un'astuzia quasi satanica.

That cruel plan showed an almost diabolical cunning.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
satanicomasculine · singular
satanicafeminine · singular
satanicimasculine · plural
satanichefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • The masculine plural is satanici (pronounced with /tʃ/).

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