sadistically (C1)
adverb
Pronunciation: /sæˈdɪstɪkli/
Definition
In a way that shows pleasure from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others.
Examples
He watched the other children fight, sadistically relishing their fear.
The dictator sadistically tortured his political opponents.
She sadistically revealed all his secrets to the crowd.
How to Use sadistically
- sadistically enjoy (collocation)
- To take pleasure in something in a cruel or harmful way. — "He sadistically enjoyed watching the consequences of his actions unfold."
- sadistically torture (collocation)
- To inflict extreme pain or suffering on someone with pleasure. — "The historical accounts describe how the tyrant sadistically tortured his enemies."
- sadistically reveal (collocation)
- To expose secrets or information in a way that causes pain or humiliation to others. — "She sadistically revealed his deepest insecurities to everyone at the party."
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