Sadean
/ˈseɪdiən/noun
Relating to the Marquis de Sade, his writings, or ideas associated with sadism and extreme sexual liberty.
Did you know?The term comes from Donatien Alphonse François, Marquis de Sade, whose name gave English the words “sadism” and “sadist” after his death.
Etymological Timeline
1740
French
de Sade
“The aristocratic family name of Donatien Alphonse François de Sade.”
Late 18th Century
French
Marquis de Sade
“The title and name by which the controversial writer and libertine became known.”
1834
French
sadisme
“A term coined from de Sade’s name to describe deriving pleasure from cruelty, especially sexual cruelty.”
19th Century
English
sadism
“The practice or tendency associated with deriving pleasure from inflicting pain or humiliation.”
20th Century
English
Sadean
“Relating to de Sade, his philosophy, literature, or the worldview associated with sadism.”