taikuus — meaning in English

English meaning

• magic noun The use of rituals, spells, or supernatural forces believed to influence events or beings beyond normal explanation.
• sortilege noun Witchcraft, magic, especially as a means of making decisions or predictions.
• wizardry noun The practice of magic; sorcery.

Senses

taikuus is used for these senses in English:

• magic The application of rituals or actions, especially those based on occult knowledge, to subdue or manipulate natural or supernatural beings and forces in order to have some benefit from them. [from 14th c.]
• sortilege Witchcraft, magic, especially as a means of making decisions or predictions.
• white magic (idiomatic) Magic derived from good or benign forces, as distinct from evil or malevolent forces; or magic performed with the intention of doing good or giving aid.
• wizardry The art of a wizard; sorcery.
• wizardry Something, such as an advanced technology, that gives the appearance of magic.
• wizardry Great ability in some specified field.

magic — full definition

1. noun The use of rituals, spells, or supernatural forces believed to influence events or beings beyond normal explanation.
2. noun The performance of tricks and illusions designed to look supernatural, done for entertainment.
3. noun A remarkable, almost inexplicable quality that makes something work brilliantly or feel special.
4. adj Wonderful or excellent; producing extraordinary results.

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