Incubus
noun
A male demon believed to have sexual intercourse with sleeping women.
She woke from a terrible dream, feeling as if an incubus had visited.
Often appears as...
- invaded by an incubus
- visit from an incubus
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Literary
noun
A cause of great worry or stress; a burdensome problem or issue.
The mounting debts were an incubus he could not shake off.
Often appears as...
- bearing an incubus
- incubus of debt
noun
A male demon believed to have sexual intercourse with sleeping women.
She woke from a terrible dream, feeling as if an incubus had visited.
Often appears as...
- invaded by an incubus
- visit from an incubus
Usage tips
Literary
noun
A cause of great worry or stress; a burdensome problem or issue.
The mounting debts were an incubus he could not shake off.
Often appears as...
- bearing an incubus
- incubus of debt
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Supernatural Origins
Originally from medieval folklore, describing a demon associated with nightmares.
Legends speak of the incubus as a shadowy figure haunting the night.
Pro Tip 2/3Dark Connotations
The word carries dark, frightening overtones, often linked with horror or suspense.
The horror story involved an incubus casting dread upon the village.
Pro Tip 3/3Not For Casual Use
Due to its archaic and literary nature, 'incubus' isn't suitable for everyday conversation.
While discussing ancient myths, she mentioned the myth of the incubus.
Pro Tip 1/3Supernatural Origins
Originally from medieval folklore, describing a demon associated with nightmares.
Legends speak of the incubus as a shadowy figure haunting the night.
Pro Tip 2/3Dark Connotations
The word carries dark, frightening overtones, often linked with horror or suspense.
The horror story involved an incubus casting dread upon the village.
Pro Tip 3/3Not For Casual Use
Due to its archaic and literary nature, 'incubus' isn't suitable for everyday conversation.
While discussing ancient myths, she mentioned the myth of the incubus.
Pro Tip 1/3Supernatural Origins
Originally from medieval folklore, describing a demon associated with nightmares.
Legends speak of the incubus as a shadowy figure haunting the night.
Pro Tip 2/3Dark Connotations
The word carries dark, frightening overtones, often linked with horror or suspense.
The horror story involved an incubus casting dread upon the village.
Pro Tip 3/3Not For Casual Use
Due to its archaic and literary nature, 'incubus' isn't suitable for everyday conversation.
While discussing ancient myths, she mentioned the myth of the incubus.
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Video examples
The terrors of sleep...
to observe patients in a state of sleep paralysis, it's so common that nearly every culture throughout time has had some kind of paranormal explanation for it. In medieval Europe, you might think that an incubus, a sex-hungry demon in male form, visited you in the night. In Scandinavia, the mare,
Video examples
The terrors of sleep...
to observe patients in a state of sleep paralysis, it's so common that nearly every culture throughout time has had some kind of paranormal explanation for it. In medieval Europe, you might think that an incubus, a sex-hungry demon in male form, visited you in the night. In Scandinavia, the mare,
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Quote examples
Audrina Patridge
American Actress
I love everything, but I really love rock music. Incubus, Augustana, Nirvana, Chevelle, iHi-Hi-Fi, they're my really good friends.
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Kyle
American Musician
Incubus is fire.
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Audrina Patridge
American Actress
I love everything, but I really love rock music. Incubus, Augustana, Nirvana, Chevelle, iHi-Hi-Fi, they're my really good friends.
Quote examples
Kyle
American Musician
Incubus is fire.
Example 1 of 2
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