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Definition of “sadistically”

sadistically (səˈdɪstɪkəlɪ) 

Definitions

adverb

  1. in such a way as to gain pleasure or sexual gratification from the infliction of pain and mental suffering on another person
  2. brutally; in a way that inflicts pain and mental suffering

sadism (ˈseɪdɪzəm Pronunciation for sadism ; ˈsæ-) 

Definitions

noun

  1. the gaining of pleasure or sexual gratification from the infliction of pain and mental suffering on another person See also algolagnia Compare masochism

Derived Forms

ˈsadist noun
sadistic (səˈdɪstɪk Pronunciation for sadistic  adjective
saˈdistically adverb

Word Origin

C19: from French, named after the Marquis de Sade

Example Sentences Including 'sadistically'

Again I was reminded that this cancer seemed sadistically committed to making my mum feel like less of a woman than she was before.
Tony Parsons MAN AND WIFE (2002)
All Sharon could think of was that she wanted to hurt this man who was sadistically playing games with her.
Adams, N I.O.U. - Someone Has to Pay
Maeterlinck's writing is, as usual, sadistically sentimental.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)
Rohit would smile back sadistically : "Too bad you miscalculated.
Business Today (1999)
Tents began to come to life, sneaking away onto the highway, as rain hit sadistically from the side.
Edmonton Sun (2003)
The sight of her being sadistically exploited in this manner will spark anger and fear.
Times, Sunday Times (2004)
Thus the pleasurable sucking can easily change to nipping and biting, which sadistically is equally satisfying and arousing.
Knowles, Jane Love - A User's Guide

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