demon

noun
UK: /ˈdiːmən/
US: /ˈdiːmən/

  1. An evil spirit or devil.

    1. The demon wants to scare people. [ ] [ ]
    2. According to legend, the demon haunted the old castle for centuries. [ ] [ ]

  2. A very cruel, evil, or horrible person.

    1. He is a demon, hurting everyone. [ ] [ ]
    2. The dictator was seen as a demon by those who suffered under his rule. [ ] [ ]

  3. A person with great energy, drive, or skill.

    1. She is a demon on the tennis court. [ ] [ ]
    2. He's a demon in the kitchen, able to create amazing dishes quickly. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

fiend genius monster expert devil

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "demon" in English means: An evil spirit or devil., A very cruel, evil, or horrible person., A person with great energy, drive, or skill..

The phonetic transcription of "demon" is /ˈdiːmən/ in British English and /ˈdiːmən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "demon": fiend, genius, monster, expert, devil.

Example usage of "demon": "The demon wants to scare people.". More examples on the page.