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necromantic

adj · noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Of or relating to necromancy: the resurrection of or communication with the dead, especially through the use of black magic.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

conjuration

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

adjective

Meaning 3

relating to or associated with necromancy

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • mysterious necromantic rites

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: necromantical

Antonyms: none provided

4

adjective satellite

Meaning 4

given to or produced by or used in the art of conjuring up the dead

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • a necromantic sorcerer
  • necromantic delusions
  • necromantic powders and other weird objects

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Late Latin necromanticus.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Italian: negromantesco — of necromancy
  • Portuguese: necromântico — of necromancy