Conjurings: meaning, definitions and examples

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conjurings

 

[ ˈkʌndʒərɪŋz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

movie genre

Conjurings refer to a subgenre of horror movies that focus on supernatural entities, haunted houses, and exorcisms. These movies often involve jump scares, eerie sound effects, and a sense of dread.

Synonyms

haunted house films, supernatural horror movies

Examples of usage

  • The Conjuring series has become very popular among horror movie fans.
  • Many people enjoy watching conjurings because of the suspense and thrill they provide.
Context #2 | Noun

magic

In the context of magic, conjurings are acts of summoning spirits or magical beings. It involves rituals, spells, and incantations to bring forth supernatural entities.

Synonyms

incantations, summonings

Examples of usage

  • The magician performed a series of conjurings to impress the audience.
  • Conjurings have been a part of magical practices for centuries.

Translations

Translations of the word "conjurings" in other languages:

🇵🇹 conjurações

🇮🇳 जादू

🇩🇪 Beschwörungen

🇮🇩 mantra

🇺🇦 замовляння

🇵🇱 zaklęcia

🇯🇵 呪文

🇫🇷 invocations

🇪🇸 conjuraciones

🇹🇷 büyüler

🇰🇷 주문

🇸🇦 استحضار

🇨🇿 zaklínání

🇸🇰 zaklínania

🇨🇳 咒语

🇸🇮 uroki

🇮🇸 galdraþulur

🇰🇿 дуа

🇬🇪 შელოცვები

🇦🇿 tilsimlər

🇲🇽 conjuraciones

Word origin

The word 'conjurings' is derived from the verb 'conjure,' which comes from Middle English 'conuren,' meaning to invoke a supernatural power. The term has been used in various contexts, including magic and entertainment, to describe the act of summoning or invoking spirits or magical beings. In modern times, 'conjurings' has become associated with horror movies that focus on supernatural elements and paranormal activities.