adjective
- of, relating to, or characteristic of a daemon or spirit; supernatural or mystical in nature
- of or relating to an inner force or power that drives human behavior or creativity
Usage: often used in philosophical or literary contexts; variant spelling of 'demonic' in classical or academic usage
Usage: philosophical or psychological usage; derived from Plato's concept of the daimon
Examples
- The poet described a daimonic force that compelled her to write through the night.
- Ancient philosophers believed in daimonic influences on human destiny.
- His daimonic energy seemed to inspire everyone around him.
- The novel explores daimonic themes of fate and supernatural intervention.
- She felt a daimonic pull toward the mysterious stranger.
- The artist attributed his creative genius to a daimonic muse.