
Satanic
Pop Culture
In movies and music, 'satanic' often relates to horror or heavy metal, not just evil.

The band's music has a satanic theme, with references to dark forces.
Intense Emotion
'Satanic' implies a strong revulsion or fear toward something seen as profoundly evil.

The satanic symbol on the building filled me with dread.
Not Always Literal
Sometimes 'satanic' is used figuratively to describe something very negative.

The storm's ferocity seemed almost satanic.
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