— sadist , n. , adj. — sadistic /seuh dis"tik, say-, sa-/ , adj. — sadistically , adv.
/say"diz euhm, sad"iz-/ , n.
1. Psychiatry. sexual gratification gained through causing pain or degradation to others. Cf. masochism .
2. any enjoyment in being cruel.
3. extreme cruelty.
[ 1885-90; sadisme; see SADE, -ISM ]