What does talismanic mean?
Talismanic means Of, relating to, or like, a talisman..
Talismanic
/ˌtælɪzˈmænɪk/ · adjective
Meaning
Of, relating to, or like, a talisman..
Definitions by Sense
- Of, relating to, or like, a talisman.
- Possessing or believed to possess protective magical power.
Example Sentences
Oleg Blokhin's side lost the talismanic Andriy Shevchenko to the substitutes' bench because of a knee injury but still showed enough to put England through real turmoil in spells.
For Marshall, law possessed a talismanic quality, representing all that was best in American democracy.
Midfielder Hayley Raso put the game beyond doubt in the second half, before the team’s talismanic striker Sam Kerr – the face of this home World Cup – made her return to the pitch following the calf injury she suffered on the eve of the tournament.
Synonyms for talismanic
Antonyms for talismanic
Related Words
Word Forms
- more talismanic
- most talismanic
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for talismanic?
Common synonyms include supernatural.
What is the opposite of talismanic?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use talismanic in a sentence?
Oleg Blokhin's side lost the talismanic Andriy Shevchenko to the substitutes' bench because of a knee injury but still showed enough to put England through real turmoil in spells.
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