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Sadistic

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Getting pleasure from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others.

Senses:

1. Psychological: Relating to or characteristic of sadism in psychology.

Example: The psychologist noticed the patient's sadistic tendencies during the therapy session.

2. Behavior: Engaging in sadistic behavior; enjoying causing harm to others.

Example: The sadistic bully delighted in tormenting his classmates every day.

Usages:

1. Popular:

Example Sentence 1: The movie's plot revolves around a sadistic serial killer, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats.

Example Sentence 2: The sadistic nature of the antagonist in the novel made it hard to put down.

2. Local:

Example Sentence 1: The sadistic owner of the haunted house made sure the scares were as terrifying as possible.

Example Sentence 2: The sadistic chef relished in creating bizarre and unsettling dishes to challenge the diners' palate.

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