Talisman

Pronunciation: /ˈtælɪzmən/

Definitions of talisman

noun an object that is believed to have magical powers and bring good luck

Example Sentences

A1 My grandmother gave me a talisman for good luck.

A2 The talisman around her neck was believed to protect her from harm.

B1 He always carries his lucky talisman with him wherever he goes.

B2 The ancient talisman was said to grant its owner wishes if used correctly.

C1 The talisman was passed down through generations in the royal family.

C2 The archaeologist discovered a rare talisman dating back to the Roman Empire.

Examples of talisman in a Sentence

formal The ancient talisman was believed to bring protection and good luck to its wearer.

informal My grandma gave me a talisman to keep me safe on my travels.

slang I always carry my lucky talisman with me, just in case.

figurative Music was his talisman, helping him through tough times with its soothing melodies.

Grammatical Forms of talisman

• past tense: talismaned
• plural: talismans
• comparative: more talisman
• superlative: most talisman
• present tense: talisman
• future tense: will talisman
• perfect tense: have talismaned
• continuous tense: am talismaning
• singular: talisman
• positive degree: talisman
• infinitive: to talisman
• gerund: talismaning
• participle: talismaned

Origin and Evolution of talisman

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'talisman' originated from the Greek word 'telesma' which means consecrated object or religious rite.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'talisman' has evolved from referring to consecrated objects to objects believed to possess magical powers or bring good luck.