demon

The definition of a demon is an evil spirit or a person or thing who is evil, or a person who does something with great enthusiasm and skill.

(noun)

Satan is an example of a demon.
An evil murderer is an example of a demon.
A great video game player who is very enthusiastic is an example of a video game demon.

See demon in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

daemon (senses & )
a devil; evil spirit
a person or thing regarded as evil, cruel, etc.: the demon of jealousy
1. a person who has great energy or skill: a demon at golf
2. an enthusiast or devotee: a speed demon

Origin: ME < L: see daemon

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See demon in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

An evil supernatural being; a devil.
A persistently tormenting person, force, or passion: the demon of drug addiction.
One who is extremely zealous, skillful, or diligent: worked away like a demon; a real demon at math.
Variant of daimon.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Late Latin daemōn

Origin: , from Latin, spirit

Origin: , from Greek daimōn, divine power; see dā- in Indo-European roots

abbreviation

demonstrative

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