sadistic

UK
/səˈdɪstɪk/
US
/səˈdɪstɪk/

Translations

sadisticadjective
more sadistic
Comp.
most sadistic
Super.
UK
/səˈdɪstɪk/
US
/səˈdɪstɪk/
The sadistic villain took delight in the suffering of his captives.
Le méchant sadique prenait plaisir à la souffrance de ses captifs.
Additional translations
sadiqueSe dit aussi d’une cruauté extrême, sans idée de plaisir personnel.

Definitions

sadisticadjective
Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others.
The sadistic villain took delight in the suffering of his captives.
Extremely cruel or brutal, whether or not one derives pleasure from it.
The prisoners suffered under the sadistic conditions of the camp.