Evil Eye

Pronunciation: /ˈiːvəl aɪ/

Definitions of evil eye

noun a talisman or charm believed to protect against the evil eye

Example Sentences

A1 She believed someone gave her the evil eye.

A2 In some cultures, people wear amulets to protect themselves from the evil eye.

B1 The old woman warned him about the dangers of attracting the evil eye.

B2 Superstitions about the evil eye vary from region to region.

C1 The concept of the evil eye has been present in many ancient civilizations.

C2 Some believe that jealousy and envy can manifest as the evil eye.

Examples of evil eye in a Sentence

formal Many cultures believe in the concept of the evil eye, where a malevolent look or stare can cause harm or misfortune.

informal Some people think that wearing a protective amulet can ward off the evil eye.

slang I heard she got fired after giving her boss the evil eye during the meeting.

figurative The team felt the evil eye of their competitors as they struggled to maintain their winning streak.

Grammatical Forms of evil eye

• plural: evil eyes
• comparative: more evil eye
• superlative: most evil eye
• present tense: evil eye
• future tense: will have evil eye
• perfect tense: has had evil eye
• continuous tense: is having evil eye
• singular: evil eye
• positive degree: evil eye
• infinitive: to have evil eye
• gerund: having evil eye
• participle: evil-eyed

Origin and Evolution of evil eye

First Known Use: 1050 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The concept of the evil eye dates back to ancient civilizations such as the Greeks and Romans, who believed that a malevolent look could cause harm or misfortune to others.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the belief in the evil eye has been found in various cultures and religions around the world, with variations in its interpretation and practices. The term 'evil eye' has come to be commonly used in English to refer to the curse or malevolent glare believed to cause harm.