Meaning of "necromantic" in English

The term "necromantic" refers to practices or elements related to necromancy, which is a form of magic involving communication with the dead. This might include conjuring spirits or utilizing them for divination to predict the future. The term often carries a mystical or eerie connotation, often associated with old folklore and mystical traditions. Typically, necromantic activities are depicted in literature and media as mysterious or otherworldly, connecting with themes of mortality and the supernatural.

Meaning of "nécromancie" in French

In French, "nécromancie" refers to the occult practice of communicating with or summoning the dead to predict the future or influence events. It is a form of sorcery that has appeared in ancient legends and mythology, often considered a dark art due to its association with the deceased. This term often evokes notions of magic and mysticism in popular culture. Like its English counterpart, it is imbued with a sense of mystery and skepticism, reflecting humanity's age-old fascination with life and death.

Pronunciation of "necromantic" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˌnɛkrəˈmæntɪk/

Pronunciation Variations: Generally, the pronunciation of "necromantic" remains consistent across different English-speaking regions, though slight variations may occur in vowel emphasis depending on regional accents.

Pronunciation of "nécromancie" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /ne.kʁɔ.mɑ̃.si/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "nécromancie" remains largely standard across France and Francophone countries, though subtle differences in syllable stress can occur due to regional dialects.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

  1. The necromantic rituals described in the book fascinated the historians. (Les rituels nécromantiques décrits dans le livre fascinaient les historiens.)

  2. Her interest in necromantic arts was purely academic. (Son intérêt pour les arts nécromantiques était purement académique.)

  3. The film depicted a necromantic ceremony in chilling detail. (Le film dépeignait une cérémonie nécromantique avec un détail glaçant.)

  4. He claimed to have seen a necromantic vision of the future. (Il prétendait avoir eu une vision nécromantique de l'avenir.)

  5. The castle’s library contained numerous necromantic texts. (La bibliothèque du château contenait de nombreux textes de nécromancie.)

  6. The character's necromantic powers made him feared in the village. (Les pouvoirs nécromantiques du personnage le rendaient craint dans le village.)

  7. She was drawn to the mysterious and necromantic aspects of the story. (Elle était attirée par les aspects mystérieux et nécromantiques de l'histoire.)

  8. The ancient necromantic symbols were carved into the stone. (Les anciens symboles nécromantiques étaient gravés dans la pierre.)

  9. His necromantic incantations were written in an unknown language. (Ses incantations nécromantiques étaient écrites dans une langue inconnue.)

  10. A necromantic aura surrounded the old mansion. (Une aura nécromantique entourait le vieux manoir.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "necromantic" in English

Synonyms: occult, supernatural, mystical, spectral, eerie, magical, phantasmal, witchcraft, cryptic, enigmatic.

Antonyms: natural, ordinary, familiar, normal, earthly, mundane, commonplace, everyday, unremarkable, non-mystical.

Similar Words: arcane, sorcery, enchantment, wizardry, divination, paranormal, haunting, esoteric, otherworldly, ethereal.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "nécromancie" in French

Synonyms: magie, sorcellerie, ésotérisme, occultisme, enchantement, divination, thaumaturgie, invocations, cabale, mysticisme.

Antonyms: réalité, nature, mondanité, matérialisme, rationalisme, concret, ordinaire, pragmatisme, science, logique.

Similar Words: surnaturel, paranormal, magique, fascinant, ensorcellement, sortilège, chimère, irréel, spectral, envoûtement.

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