😈sadistic

adjective
/səˈdɪs.tɪk/

Meaning

Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain or suffering on others.

Example Sentences

The villain had a sadistic smile while hurting his enemies.

Synonyms

cruel, brutal, vicious, ruthless

Antonyms

kind, compassionate, gentle

Collocations

sadistic pleasure, sadistic behavior, sadistic smile

Related Vocabularies

Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
Unwilling to spend money; stingy.
Impressive or magnificent in appearance or style, often pretentiously so.
Making someone or something weak and infirm.
having tender feelings; being emotional about memories or experiences
exercising power in a cruel, oppressive, or authoritarian way

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