demoníaco
1. relating to or characteristic of a demon or demons; evil or malicious in nature
The villain had a demonic laugh that chilled everyone in the room.
O vilão tinha uma risada demoníaca que arrepiou todos na sala.
2. extremely wicked, cruel, or morally wrong
His demonic behavior towards animals shocked the entire community.
Seu comportamento demoníaco com os animais chocou toda a comunidade.
3. possessed by or as if by a demon; frenzied or obsessive
She played the piano with demonic intensity and passion.
Ela tocou piano com intensidade e paixão demoníacas.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, 'demonic' is frequently used in religious contexts (Christianity, Catholicism) to describe evil forces or supernatural entities. In contemporary usage, especially among younger speakers in NYC and Brazil, it's often used hyperbolically to describe something extremely bad, intense, or unsettling, as in 'that test was demonic' or 'his driving is demonic.' In Brazil, the term carries strong religious connotations due to the prevalence of both Catholic and Pentecostal traditions.
NYC Slang
straight-up evil, twisted, or if describing energy: 'that's demonic energy'
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