Cool MateMeaning of Demon
an evil spirit
In simple words: An evil spirit or creature.
Demon in a sentence
- The people believed the girl was possessed by demons.
- demons torturing the sinners in Hell
- an ancient ritual to exorcise demons
- tales of travellers attacked by evil demons
- the demons of jealousy
- She's had to battle her personal demons throughout her adult life.
- He is plagued by demons which go back to his traumatic childhood.
- He skis like a demon.
- He’s a demon: he gets up early, he works out, he goes home early, he studies, he works out again…
How to use Demon
Used in both religious and fictional contexts. Less appropriate in formal discussions, but common in horror stories, folklore, and casual conversations about movies or books.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'demon' in a scary movie, lurking in the shadows.
Related words
Collocations with Demon
Synonyms for Demon
- fiend
- evil spirit
- demoness
- devilish being
- malefactor
Common mistakes with Demon
- Confused with 'daemon' as in computer programs.
- Overusing the term in non-horror contexts.
- Mixing up 'demon' with 'devil' but they may have different connotations.
Demon appears in
Demon in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
شيطان
روح أو مخلوق شرير.
- Bengaliবাংলা
দানব, ভূত
একটি অশুভ আত্মা বা প্রাণী।
- GermanDeutsch
Dämon
Ein böser Geist oder ein böses Wesen.
- SpanishEspañol
Demonio
Un espíritu o criatura malvada.
- Persianفارسی
شیطان، دیو
یک روح یا موجود شیطانی.
- FrenchFrançais
Démon
Un esprit ou une créature maléfique.
- Hindiहिन्दी
दानव
एक बुरी आत्मा या जीव।
- ItalianItaliano
Demone
Uno spirito o una creatura malvagia.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Demônio
Um espírito ou criatura maligna.
- RussianРусский
Демон
Злой дух или существо.
- Urduاردو
جن، دیو
ایک بری روح یا مخلوق۔
- Chinese中文
恶魔, 鬼怪
一种邪恶的精灵或怪物。
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To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
- AbstractB2
based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation
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Frequently asked questions about Demon
What does Demon mean?
An evil spirit or creature.
What is the definition of Demon?
an evil spirit
How do you use Demon in a sentence?
The people believed the girl was possessed by demons.
Can you give another example of Demon?
demons torturing the sinners in Hell
What are synonyms for Demon?
Common alternatives include fiend, evil spirit, demoness, devilish being, malefactor.
What is the opposite of Demon?
Opposite meanings include angel, saint, hero.
What words go with Demon?
It commonly pairs with evil, inner, personal, be possessed by, cast out, exorcize, evil, inner, personal, be possessed by, cast out, exorcize.
What are common mistakes when using Demon?
Confused with 'daemon' as in computer programs. Overusing the term in non-horror contexts. Mixing up 'demon' with 'devil' but they may have different connotations.
How do you pronounce Demon?
US: /["/ˈdiːmən/"]/, UK: /["/ˈdiːmən/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Demon?
Used in both religious and fictional contexts. Less appropriate in formal discussions, but common in horror stories, folklore, and casual conversations about movies or books.
What CEFR level is Demon?
"Demon" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.