sadist
Part of Speech: noun
EN
A person who derives pleasure, especially sexual gratification, from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others; also used informally to describe someone who seems to enjoy causing hardship or discomfort.
The novel's villain was a cruel sadist who took delight in tormenting his captives.
Etymology
The term originates from the Marquis de Sade (1740–1814), a French writer whose works depicted sexual violence and domination. The word entered common English usage in the late 19th century to describe people with similar tendencies.
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What does sadist mean?
sadist means: A person who derives pleasure, especially sexual gratification, from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others; also used informally to describe someone who seems to enjoy causing hardship or discomfort.
How do you pronounce sadist?
sadist: /ˈseɪdɪst/
How is sadist used in a sentence?
The novel's villain was a cruel sadist who took delight in tormenting his captives.