demon

UK
/ˈdiːmən/
US
/ˈdimən/

Translations

demonnoun
demons
pl
UK
/ˈdiːmən/
US
/ˈdimən/
The demon haunted the old castle.
Демон преследовал старый замок.
He felt like he was fighting his inner demons.
Он чувствовал, что борется со своими внутренними бесами.
Additional translations
злой дух
demonadjective
UK
/ˈdiː.mən/
US
/ˈdiː.mən/
Used attributively before a noun to denote something formidable or outstanding (e.g., "a demon serve").

Definitions

demonnoun
An evil spirit or devil, especially one thought to possess a person or act as a tormentor in hell.
In the story, the hero had to confront a powerful demon that was terrorizing the village.
A forceful, fierce, or skillful performer of a specified activity.
She was a demon on the basketball court, scoring points with incredible speed and agility.
A person who is extremely zealous or enthusiastic about something.
He's a demon for detail, ensuring every aspect of the project is perfect.
A persistent source of anxiety, temptation, or torment within a person's mind.
After years of therapy, he finally began to conquer the demons that haunted his past.
demonadjective
Formidable, intense, or outstanding in degree or quality; terrific.
She has a demon serve that opponents struggle to return.