Hexed Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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hexed

[hɛkst ]

Definitions

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feeling

To be affected by a curse or spell causing bad luck or misfortune.

Synonyms

bewitched, cursed, jinxed.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
hexed	Used to describe someone or something that has had a spell cast on them to bring bad luck or harm. Often used in casual or informal situations. He felt hexed after losing his wallet and missing the bus on the same day. The team seemed hexed, losing every game this season.
cursed	Strong term for being afflicted with bad luck or a spell that brings harm. Often has a very negative connotation. They claimed the treasure was cursed and brought misfortune to anyone who touched it. He felt cursed after a series of unfortunate events hit him.
jinxed	Often used casually or humorously to describe situations or people that seem to attract bad luck. It has a lighter, more playful tone compared to 'cursed' or 'hexed'. Every time I wear this shirt, we lose the game. I think it's jinxed. She was afraid to talk about her success, thinking it might jinx her future plans.
bewitched	Used to describe someone or something that is under a spell, generally implying enchantment rather than just bad luck. It can have a negative or neutral connotation depending on the context. She felt bewitched by his charm and couldn't refuse his request. The villagers believed the old house was bewitched.

Examples of usage

She felt like she was hexed after losing her job and then getting a flat tire on the way home.
The old man believed that the witch had hexed him, causing all his crops to fail.

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magic

To cast a spell on someone or something.

Synonyms

bewitch, curse, enchant.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
hexed	Used when describing someone who has been affected by a magical spell, usually with negative consequences. She felt hexed after breaking the old mirror in her grandmother's attic The crops seemed hexed, as they failed to yield any fruit again this season
bewitch	Often used to describe enchanting someone through magical means or attractiveness, with a more neutral or positive feel. The young man was bewitch by the singer's mesmerizing voice The forest seemed to bewitch everyone who wandered into it, making them lose track of time
curse	Used in situations where someone is wishing harm or bad luck on another, carrying a strong negative connotation. The witch cursed the villagers for destroying her home He felt as if he was cursed, as everything he tried seemed to go terribly wrong
enchant	Describes something or someone that captivates or delights, often used in a positive or magical sense. The beautiful garden enchanted all who visited it He was enchanted by the tales of faraway lands and brave heroes

Examples of usage

The witch decided to hex her enemy with a spell of eternal sleep.
He hexed the lock to prevent anyone from opening it without the magic word.

Translations

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Origin of 'hexed'

The word 'hexed' originates from Middle English 'hexen', which means to practice witchcraft. The term has evolved to refer to being under a spell or curse. In folklore and superstition, being hexed is believed to bring bad luck or misfortune. The concept of hexing is often associated with witchcraft and magic rituals.