Sa*tan"ic (?), Sa*tan"ic*al (?), a. [Cf. F. satanique, GR. .] Of or pertaining to Satan; having the qualities of Satan; resembling Satan; extremely malicious or wicked; devilish; infernal. "Satanic strength." "Satanic host."
Milton.
Detest the slander which, with a Satanic smile, exults over the character it has ruined.
Dr. T. Dwight.
-- Sa*tan"ic*al*ly, adv. -- Sa*tan"ic*al*ness, n.
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