What does tilak mean?
Tilak means A mark or symbol worn on the forehead by Hindus, ornamentally or as an indication of status..
Tilak
/ˈtɪlək/ · noun
Meaning
A mark or symbol worn on the forehead by Hindus, ornamentally or as an indication of status..
Example Sentences
I wore these spots of shine and silver like tilaks, the marks of colour that we Hindus wear on our foreheads as symbols of the divine.
He dressed in a dhoti, had a wispy white beard that trailed down to his waist, and regularly smeared across his forehead a tilaka, a pitchfork-shaped design that signifies enlightenment.
Word Forms
- tilaks
- teeka
- tika
- tikka
- tilaka
- tilka
Related Words
When Should You Use Tilak?
Use tilak when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for tilak?
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
What is the opposite of tilak?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use tilak in a sentence?
I wore these spots of shine and silver like tilaks, the marks of colour that we Hindus wear on our foreheads as symbols of the divine.
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