Luciferian

adjective

Definition of Luciferiannext
as in demonic
of, relating to, or worthy of an evil spirit the movie's villain wore a Luciferian expression of supreme confidence

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  1. demonic
  2. sinister
  3. satanic
Adjective
  • Trifonov’s concerto appearances, here and elsewhere, have courted the same comparisons to demonic possession that once trailed Liszt and Paganini.
    Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 20 Nov. 2024
  • American movie history is full of classic horror stories involving demonic possession.
    Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of demonic
Adjective
  • Set against the backdrop of the War of the Roses, The Dreadful follows Anne (Turner) and her sinister mother-in-law Morwen (Harden), who live a solitary, harsh life on the outskirts of society.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Specifically, Bill becomes increasingly aware of young girls being held and abused by the nuns of his convent, led by a sinister mother superior, Sister Mary (played with dark-eyed, cold-hearted terror by Emily Watson).
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of sinister
Adjective
  • There’s religious zealotry, satanic rituals, stunning visuals, and demonic possession, so this Catholic-orphan undead party really does have it all.
    Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Members Kerry King, Gary Holt, Tom Araya, and Paul Bostaph took the stage to deliver their headlining performance at the festival last night, which saw the band’s quintessential satanic backdrops, pyromania, and riveting thrash hits.
    Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
Definition of satanic
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