Antonyms for demagogic


Grammar : Adj
Spell : dem-uh-goj-ik, -gog-, -goh-jik
Phonetic Transcription : ˌdɛm əˈgɒdʒ ɪk, -ˈgɒg-, -ˈgoʊ dʒɪk


Definition of demagogic

Origin :
  • 1831; see demagogue + -ic. Cf. Greek demagogikos "fit for or like a demagogue."
  • As in incendiary : adj causing trouble, damage
  • As in inflammatory : adj instigative, angering
  • As in misleading : adj deceptive, confusing
Example sentences :
  • Of course I deplore your tendency to dalliance with the demagogic muse.
  • Extract from : « The Letters of Ambrose Bierce » by Ambrose Bierce
  • To many even liberal scholars of the day, Luther's doctrines appeared wild and demagogic.
  • Extract from : « De Re Metallica » by Georgius Agricola
  • However, the demagogic wind which had suddenly blown over a part of France had not prevailed in the Department of la Manche.
  • Extract from : « The Recollections of Alexis de Tocqueville » by Alexis De Tocqueville
  • Mr. Britling, who seemed to Mr. Direck to be for a captain rather too demagogic, also ran back to rally his forces by loud cries.
  • Extract from : « Mr. Britling Sees It Through » by H. G. Wells
  • The popular tide set so strongly that none dared openly oppose the demagogic orators.
  • Extract from : « Orphans of the Storm » by Henry MacMahon
  • Delyanni, by his demagogic behaviour, evidently expected the public to side with him; but at the elections he was badly beaten.
  • Extract from : « Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 10 » by Various
  • It suited the Government and the Conservatives to have the Moncada party take this demagogic character.
  • Extract from : « Csar or Nothing » by Po Baroja Baroja
  • One day the people might take these demagogic writings seriously and then there would be the devil to pay.
  • Extract from : « The Lion and The Mouse » by Charles Klein
  • Wisely indeed, he retired from parliamentary life, after realizing that debating power cannot be acquired by demagogic speaking.
  • Extract from : « England, Canada and the Great War » by Louis-Georges Desjardins
  • Moreover, Katherine despised Bruce as a powerful, ruthless, demagogic hypocrite.
  • Extract from : « Counsel for the Defense » by Leroy Scott

Synonyms for demagogic

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