Necromancer

Pronunciation: /ˈnɛkrəˌmænsər/

Definitions of necromancer

noun A person who practices necromancy, which is the supposed practice of communicating with the dead to predict the future

Example Sentences

A1 The necromancer raised the dead to do his bidding.

A2 The villagers feared the necromancer's dark powers.

B1 The necromancer was rumored to have control over spirits.

B2 The necromancer delved into forbidden arts to communicate with the deceased.

C1 The necromancer's mastery of death magic was unparalleled.

C2 Legends spoke of a necromancer who could cheat death itself.

Examples of necromancer in a Sentence

formal The necromancer summoned the spirits of the dead to seek guidance.

informal I heard that necromancer dude can talk to ghosts and stuff.

slang That necromancer is one spooky dude, man.

figurative She was like a necromancer, bringing life back to the forgotten memories.

Grammatical Forms of necromancer

• past tense: necromanced
• plural: necromancers
• comparative: more necromantic
• superlative: most necromantic
• present tense: necromances
• future tense: will necromance
• perfect tense: has necromanced
• continuous tense: is necromancing
• singular: necromancer
• positive degree: necromancer
• infinitive: to necromance
• gerund: necromancing
• participle: necromancing

Origin and Evolution of necromancer

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'necromancer' originated from the Greek word 'nekromanteia' which means 'divination by means of the dead'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'necromancer' has evolved to refer to someone who practices black magic or communicates with the deceased.