daemonistic

/ˌdiːmɒnɪˈstɪk/; /ˌdeɪmɒnɪˈstɪk/; /ˌdeɪmɪˈnɪstɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of a daemon or daemons; relating to the concept of a daemon in computing, which is a background process or a program that runs without direct user interaction.

“The daemonistic nature of the computer program made it difficult to debug and troubleshoot.”

2. noun

a person or thing that embodies the spirit or qualities of a daemon.

“The daemonistic figure in the novel symbolized the darker aspects of human nature.”

Synonyms

  • daemonic
  • demonic
  • diabolical

Antonyms

  • angelic
  • benevolent
  • holy