DEMONIACALLY

demoniacally, frenetically

(adverb) in a very agitated manner; as if possessed by an evil spirit

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

demoniacally (comparative more demoniacally, superlative most demoniacally)

In a demoniacal manner

Source: Wiktionary


Dem`o*ni"a*cal*ly, adv.

Definition: In a demoniacal manner.

DEMONIACAL

De*mo"ni*ac, Dem`o*ni"a*cal, a. Etym: [L. daemoniacus, fr. daemon; cf. F. démoniaque. See Demon.]

1. Pertaining to, or characteristic of, a demon or evil spirit; devilish; as, a demoniac being; demoniacal practices. Sarcastic, demoniacal laughter. Thackeray.

2. Influenced or produced by a demon or evil spirit; as, demoniac or demoniacal power. "Demoniac frenzy." Milton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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