Necromantic

Pronunciation: /ˌnɛkrəˈmæntɪk/

Definitions of necromantic

adjective relating to or dealing with magic or the supernatural, especially in communicating with the dead

Example Sentences

A1 She found a necromantic book in the library.

A2 The old man told stories of necromantic rituals he had witnessed.

B1 The necromantic practices of the ancient civilization were shrouded in mystery.

B2 The necromantic spell cast by the sorcerer raised the dead from their graves.

C1 The necromantic powers of the witch were feared by all who knew her.

C2 The necromantic art of communicating with the deceased was a closely guarded secret among the wizards.

Examples of necromantic in a Sentence

formal The necromantic rituals performed by the ancient sorcerer were shrouded in mystery.

informal I heard that she dabbles in necromantic magic, but I don't believe it.

slang That movie was so necromantic, it gave me the chills.

figurative Her ability to bring life back to old traditions was almost necromantic in nature.

Grammatical Forms of necromantic

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

Origin and Evolution of necromantic

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'necromantic' originated from the Greek word 'nekromanteia', which combines 'nekros' meaning 'dead body' and 'manteia' meaning 'divination'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the practice of communicating with the dead for divination or magic purposes, 'necromantic' has evolved to also refer to anything related to death or the supernatural in a dark or mystical way.