Definition for Talisman:

• tal'is-man, n. a species of charm engraved on metal or stone when two planets are in conjunction, or when a star is at its culminating point, and supposed to exert some protective influence over the wearer of it: ( fig.) something that produces extraordinary effects:-- pl. TAL'ISMANS.-- adjs. TALISMAN'IC, - AL, pertaining to, or having the properties of, a talisman: magical. [ Fr.,-- Ar. tilsam-- Late Ger. telesma, consecration, incantation-- Gr. telein, to consecrate.]

Synonyms for Talisman:

• n.

  •
  • elixir,
  • the I Ching,
  • crystal ball,
  • the cards,
  • broomstick,
  • horseshoe,
  • Arcana.
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  • supernatural.
  •amulet (noun)
  • ornament.
  •badge (noun)
  • coronet,
  • ermine,
  • orb,
  • regalia,
  • mantle,
  • uniform,
  • emblem,
  • pin,
  • signet,
  • seal,
  • crown,
  • staff,
  • insignia,
  • scepter,
  • tiara,
  • baton,
  • badge,
  • tartan,
  • mortarboard,
  • pall,
  • ring.
  •fetish (noun)
  • superstition,
  • cult object,
  • image,
  • voodoo doll,
  • idol,
  • mascots,
  • zemi.
  •phylactery (noun)
  • reminder.
  •talisman (noun)
  • good-luck piece,
  • rabbit's foot.

• Other synonyms:

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  • mascot.

Paraphrases for Talisman:

• Other Related

  • Noun, singular or mass
    amulet, charm.

Antonyms for Talisman:

• n.

  • Other antonyms:
    curse, hoodoo, spell, hex, jinx.

Talisman Sentence Examples:

• She told me to let it be to me as a talisman, always to keep it safely; and when I was in any distress, or in need of counsel, to look at it and strive to recall what her advice would be, and to act accordingly.

• Do you know what a talisman is?