talisman (Meaning)

Wordnet

talisman (n)

a trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck and thought to be a magical protection against evil or disease

Webster

talisman (n.)

A magical figure cut or engraved under certain superstitious observances of the configuration of the heavens, to which wonderful effects are ascribed; the seal, figure, character, or image, of a heavenly sign, constellation, or planet, engraved on a sympathetic stone, or on a metal corresponding to the star, in order to receive its influence.

Hence, something that produces extraordinary effects, esp. in averting or repelling evil; an amulet; a charm; as, a talisman to avert diseases.

Synonyms & Antonyms of talisman

talisman Sentence Examples

  1. The amulet worn around his neck served as a talisman, protecting him from evil spirits.
  2. The ancient talisman, etched with intricate symbols, held the power to grant wishes.
  3. The talisman's glow intensified as he approached the sacred relic, indicating its proximity.
  4. The lost talisman had been sought by adventurers for centuries, its discovery promising untold fortune.
  5. The wizard carried a talisman that allowed him to communicate with the spirit realm.
  6. The talisman hidden within the amulet was said to possess the ability to control elements.
  7. The heirloom talisman passed down through generations was believed to bring good luck to its bearer.
  8. The talisman's true power lay not in its material form but in the belief placed upon it.
  9. The talisman became his constant companion, a symbol of both protection and hope.
  10. The talisman's enchantment faded over time, leaving behind only a cold and lifeless object.

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The amulet worn around his neck served as a talisman, protecting him from evil spirits.

The ancient talisman, etched with intricate symbols, held the power to grant wishes.

The talisman's glow intensified as he approached the sacred relic, indicating its proximity.

The lost talisman had been sought by adventurers for centuries, its discovery promising untold fortune.