sadisticadjectivemasculineformal/sɐˈdiku/lowsá·di·coPortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionWho feels pleasure or satisfaction in inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others.The villain of the story had a sadistic personality.They were accused of sadistic acts against the prisoners.syncruelperverseantmasochistEtymologyDo francês 'sadique', do antropónimo Marquês de Sade.Related wordssadismosadistasadicamente