Talismanic

Pronunciation: /tælɪzˈmænɪk/

Definitions of talismanic

adjective relating to or characteristic of a talisman; possessing or believed to possess magical or protective powers

Example Sentences

A1 She believed her lucky rabbit's foot was a talismanic object.

A2 The ancient amulet was said to have talismanic powers.

B1 The talismanic necklace protected him from harm during his travels.

B2 The talismanic ring was passed down through generations in the family.

C1 The talismanic artifact was rumored to bring good luck to whoever possessed it.

C2 The talismanic talisman was believed to have mystical properties that could ward off evil spirits.

Examples of talismanic in a Sentence

formal The ancient amulet was believed to hold talismanic powers.

informal I always carry my lucky charm with me, it's kind of talismanic.

slang That necklace is so talismanic, it's like my good luck charm.

figurative Her smile had a talismanic effect on everyone around her.

Grammatical Forms of talismanic

• past tense: talismanicized
• plural: talismanics
• comparative: more talismanic
• superlative: most talismanic
• present tense: talismanizes
• future tense: will talismanize
• perfect tense: has talismanized
• continuous tense: is talismanizing
• singular: talismanic
• positive degree: talismanic
• infinitive: to talismanize
• gerund: talismanizing
• participle: talismanized

Origin and Evolution of talismanic

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'talismanic' originates from the Greek word 'talisman', which means consecrated object or charm.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'talismanic' has come to be associated with objects believed to possess magical or protective powers, often used for good luck or to ward off evil.