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
  • Dorinda’s residence is perhaps the single most iconic location in all of Housewifery because that demonic energy caused friction in every single interaction that took place there.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The better to act out empire’s idea of what disgusting demonic sickness looks like.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of demonic
Adjective
  • Swift appears as a spectral figure trying to warn Johnson that, based on her own experience, her rich husband has more sinister intentions than his current bride imagines.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Oct. 2026
  • And with its peaks and sharp angles, the home could morph from architectural wonder in the daylight to something more sinister in the shadows of the night.
    — Juliet Izon, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of sinister
Adjective
  • Slemmer was found with a satanic symbol carved into her chest.
    — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The case got widespread attention because of the brutality of the killing, the ages of the people involved and because a satanic symbol was carved into the victim’s body.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of satanic
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“Luciferian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Luciferian. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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