1. relating to or affected by lycanthropy; of or resembling a werewolf
Usage: often used in folklore, mythology, and fiction
2. relating to a mental disorder in which a person believes themselves to be a wolf or other animal
Usage: clinical/psychiatric usage; rare

Examples

• The lycanthropic legend has appeared in cultures around the world for centuries.
• In the novel, the protagonist discovers a lycanthropic curse affecting the village.
• Medieval texts often described lycanthropic transformations during full moons.
• The film featured a lycanthropic monster that terrorized the town.
• Folklore scholars study lycanthropic myths across different civilizations.