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- [tal-is-muh n, -iz-]
- /ˈtæl ɪs mən, -ɪz-/
- /tˌalɪsmˈanɪk/
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- [tal-is-muh n, -iz-]
- /ˈtæl ɪs mən, -ɪz-/
Definitions of talismanic word
- noun plural talismanic a stone, ring, or other object, engraved with figures or characters supposed to possess occult powers and worn as an amulet or charm. 1
- noun plural talismanic any amulet or charm. 1
- noun plural talismanic anything whose presence exercises a remarkable or powerful influence on human feelings or actions. 1
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Origin of talismanic
First appearance:
before 1630 One of the 42% oldest English words
1630-40; < French or Spanish ≪ Arabic ṭilasm < Greek télesma payment, equivalent to teles- (variant stem of teleîn to complete, perform) + -ma noun suffix of result
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Parts of speech for Talismanic
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talismanic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for talismanic
adj talismanic
- demoniac — of, like, or suggestive of a demon; demonic
- necromantic — a method of divination through alleged communication with the dead; black art.
adjective talismanic
- conjuring — the performance of tricks that appear to defy natural laws
- ensorcelled — Simple past tense and past participle of ensorcell.
- entranced — Held at attention, as if by magic.
- witching — a person, now especially a woman, who professes or is supposed to practice magic or sorcery; a sorceress. Compare warlock.
- witchlike — Resembling a witch or some aspect of one.
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