What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tragic character of devil-embracing, deviant Sade (9)" mean?

The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of SADE (synonym="SADE") + DEMON (synonym="devil") = DESDEMONA The answer is DESDEMONA.

Tragic character of devil-embracing, deviant Sade (9)

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