demon
gb/dˈimən/ us/dˈimən/
B1
Inglés
~ 7200
démon, gonosz szellem, ördög, mester, ász, művész, profi, valaminek az ördöge, varázsló, zseni, belső démon, szörnyeteg, emberi szörnyeteg
SUSTANTIVO
B1
1
Patrón de uso:
a demon from [place]
In the story, a powerful demon guards the gate to the underworld.
A történetben egy hatalmas démon őrzi az alvilág kapuját.
The villagers believed a demon had cursed their land.
A falusiak azt hitték, hogy egy démon megátkozta a földjüket.
The priest claimed he could drive the demon out of the possessed child.
Ancient carvings show a horned demon tormenting lost souls.
In the game you must defeat the final demon to save the realm.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
They think a demon lives in that dark cave.
Azt hiszik, egy démon él abban a sötét barlangban.
In this movie, a demon comes to the city at night.
Ebben a filmben éjszaka egy démon érkezik a városba.
The hero fights a demon with a magic sword.
The old woman says a demon is making her sick.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'demon' with 'the Devil'. 'The Devil' usually means one main evil being, while 'a demon' is one of many evil spirits. Some also mix up the spelling with the technical word 'daemon' used in computing; this is a different term.
Significado
evil supernatural spirit or devil
Colocaciones
evil demon
|summon a demon
|demon from hell
|demons and angels
|demon possession
|cast out a demon
Sinónimos
devil (Often refers specifically to the chief evil spirit, while a demon is usually one of many evil spirits.)
|
evil spirit (More general and less tied to any one religion than demon.)
Antónimos
angel (A good supernatural being that helps or protects people, the opposite of a demon in many religions.)
|
good spirit (A kind or protective supernatural being, opposed to a harmful demon.)
Temas
religion
|mythology
|fiction
|core_vocabulary
Definición
An evil spirit from stories or religion that hurts or tempts people.
A malevolent supernatural being, often associated with hell or the devil, that is believed to harm or tempt humans in religion, mythology, or fiction.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
INFORMAL
2
Patrón de uso:
a demon at [activity]
She’s a demon at the piano and can play anything by ear.
Igazi zongorazseni, és hallás után bármit el tud játszani.
Once he gets on the basketball court, he turns into a scoring demon.
Ha egyszer kosárpályára kerül, valóságos pontgyáros lesz.
Our new accountant is a demon with spreadsheets and finds every mistake.
The chef was a demon in the kitchen, turning out dishes at incredible speed.
He works like a demon when a deadline is coming up.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
My sister is a demon at chess.
A húgom sakkzseni.
Their new player is a demon on the field.
Az új játékosuk igazi ász a pályán.
He is a demon with computers and can fix any problem.
She works like a demon before an exam.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes think this meaning is always negative because of the religious sense of 'demon'. In this informal use, it is usually positive or admiring, focusing on skill or energy, though it can also hint that the intensity is a bit extreme.
Significado
person extremely good or intense
Colocaciones
a demon at chess
|a demon on the guitar
|a real demon for work
|a demon on the dance floor
|a demon with numbers
|a demon in the kitchen
Sinónimos
expert (Neutral and more formal; does not carry the same strong sense of energy or intensity as demon.)
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whiz (Informal like demon, but usually sounds more positive and less fierce.)
Antónimos
beginner (Someone who has just started an activity and is far from the very high level implied by demon.)
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amateur (A non-professional or less skilled person, the opposite of the intense skill suggested by demon.)
Temas
abilities
|work
|sports
|daily_life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A person who is very, very good at something, or who works or moves with great energy.
A person who is extremely skilled at or extremely energetic in a particular activity, often to an impressive or fierce degree.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
3
belső démon
B2
démon
B2
Patrón de uso:
[someone] fights [their] demons
Despite his success, he still wrestled with the demons of his past.
Sikerei ellenére még mindig a múltja démonaival küzdött.
The book describes her long battle with the demons of addiction and shame.
A könyv bemutatja a függőség és a szégyen démonaival vívott hosszú harcát.
Therapy helped him face his demons instead of running from them.
She finally opened up about the demons that had been haunting her since childhood.
Behind his smile, he carried private demons that few people knew about.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He went to therapy to fight his demons.
Terápiára járt, hogy megküzdjön a démonaival.
She still has demons from her difficult childhood.
Még mindig kísértik a nehéz gyerekkorából hozott démonok.
The singer spoke about his demons with alcohol.
She wants to face her demons and start a new life.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes think this always refers to something supernatural because of the original meaning of 'demon'. In this common modern use, it is metaphorical: it describes inner emotional or psychological struggles, not real spirits.
Significado
inner psychological problems or urges
Colocaciones
inner demons
|personal demons
|fight his demons
|wrestle with her demons
|face their demons
|haunted by his demons
Sinónimos
torment (Focuses more on the pain itself, while demon suggests a personified inner problem you struggle against.)
|
burden (A heavy problem you carry; less focused on inner conflict than demon.)
Antónimos
peace of mind (A state of calm and lack of inner conflict, the opposite of struggling with demons.)
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healing (Recovery from inner hurt or problems, the opposite direction of being troubled by demons.)
Temas
emotions
|mental_health
|personal_growth
|health
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A strong personal problem or feeling inside someone, like addiction, fear, or guilt, that is very hard to control.
A powerful inner problem, fear, or harmful urge, especially one related to trauma, addiction, or guilt, that a person struggles with emotionally or mentally.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
4
szörnyeteg
B2
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is a demon
The newspapers called the killer a demon who felt no remorse.
Az újságok szörnyetegnek nevezték a gyilkost, aki semmiféle megbánást nem érzett.
To the victims, the warlord was a demon in human form.
Az áldozatok szemében a hadúr emberi alakot öltött démon volt.
He can be a little demon when he doesn’t get his way.
The regime was run by demons who enjoyed hurting people.
She thought her boss was a demon after years of harsh treatment.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
They called the cruel man a demon.
Szörnyetegnek nevezték a kegyetlen férfit.
The children said the teacher was a demon when she was angry.
A gyerekek azt mondták, hogy a tanárnő kész szörnyeteg, amikor dühös volt.
Some people think he is a demon because he hurts others.
Her ex-husband was a demon to her for many years.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse this with the positive informal sense of 'demon' meaning 'very skilled person'. Context decides whether 'demon' is praise (a demon at chess) or strong criticism (he’s a demon to his workers).
Significado
extremely cruel or wicked person
Colocaciones
a real demon
|a little demon
|a demon of a man
|demon dictator
|treat them like a demon
|act like a demon
Sinónimos
monster (Often used the same way, stressing cruelty and inhuman behavior.)
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fiend (Similar strong word for a very cruel or evil person, somewhat more literary.)
Antónimos
saint (A very good or kind person, often used figuratively as the opposite of demon.)
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angel (A very kind or gentle person, contrasting with a demon-like person.)
Temas
people
|morality
|character
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A person who is very, very bad or cruel, compared to an evil spirit.
A person described as extremely cruel, violent, or morally evil, likened to an evil spirit.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
demon
AFI
GB/dˈimən/
US/dˈimən/
Sílabas y acento
de - mon (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (de)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: demon
- Plural: demons
Familia de palabras
Forms
demons
noun
Core family
demonic
adjective
Related words
demonize
verb
devil
noun B1
Advanced or less common
demonization
noun
demonology
noun
Expresiones
face your demons
1/fˈeɪs jˈʊɹ dˈimənz/
idiom
confront your inner problems
To stop avoiding your strong inner problems and look at them honestly so you can try to change.
Ejemplos
- Eventually she had to face her demons and talk about what happened.
- The retreat encouraged participants to face their demons in a safe space.
- He knew he must face his demons before starting a new relationship.
fight your demons
1/fˈaɪt jˈʊɹ dˈimənz/
idiom
struggle with inner problems
To work hard to control or stop your strong inner problems, like addiction, fear, or guilt.
Ejemplos
- He finally decided to fight his demons instead of hiding from them.
- She has been fighting her demons for years and is slowly getting better.
- Therapy gave him tools to fight his demons in a healthier way.
inner demons
1/ˈɪnɚ dˈimənz/
idiom
deep inner psychological struggles
Very strong personal problems or bad feelings inside someone, like fear, guilt, or addiction, that are hard to control.
Ejemplos
- The film shows the hero trying to overcome his inner demons.
- She went into therapy to deal with her inner demons after the accident.
- Behind his jokes, he was fighting serious inner demons.
personal demons
1/pˈɚsənəl dˈimənz/
idiom
someone’s own serious inner problems
Strong inner problems that a person has, such as addiction, anger, or painful memories.
Ejemplos
- The singer spoke openly about his personal demons in the interview.
- Everyone has personal demons that others may never see.
- She took time off work to deal with her personal demons.
speed demon
1/spˈid dˈimən/
idiom
informal
very fast (often risky) driver
A person who likes to go very fast, especially when driving, often in a way that is not safe.
Ejemplos
- Slow down, you speed demon, or you’ll get a ticket.
- He’s a real speed demon on the highway.
- The little car may look small, but it’s a speed demon on the track.
the demon drink
1/ðə dˈimən dɹˈɪŋk/
idiom
literary
alcohol seen as harmful force
A literary or humorous way to talk about alcohol, especially when it causes problems.
Ejemplos
- He finally gave up the demon drink after years of heavy alcohol use.
- The novel shows how the demon drink destroys the family.
- She joked that the demon drink had ruined her early-morning plans.
wrestle with your demons
1/ɹˈɛsəl wˈɪθ jˈʊɹ dˈimənz/
idiom
continue to struggle with inner problems
To keep struggling with strong inner problems or bad feelings for a long time.
Ejemplos
- He spent most of his life wrestling with his demons.
- After the accident, she wrestled with her demons every night.
- The book follows a man wrestling with his demons while trying to raise his son.