{ } a. [ L. daemoniacus, fr. daemon; cf. F. démoniaque. See Demon. ] 1. Pertaining to, or characteristic of, a demon or evil spirit; devilish; as, a demoniac being; demoniacal practices. [ 1913 Webster ]
(adj) frenzied as if possessed by a demon, Syn. demoniac, demoniacal, possessed, berserk, amok, Example:the soldier was completely amuck; berserk with grief; a berserk worker smashing windows