Spell (Noun)
Meaning 1
A verbal formula believed to have magical force; "he whispered a spell as he moved his hands"; "inscribed around its base is a charm in Balinese".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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- Language
- Voice Communication
- Speech Communication
- Spoken Language
- Oral Communication
- Spoken Communication
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Meaning 2
A time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else); "it's my go"; "a spell of work".
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Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
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Meaning 3
A psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- She was under the spell of his charismatic stage presence, unable to take her eyes off him throughout the concert.
- The mysterious atmosphere of the ancient castle had her under its spell, as if she was trapped in a timeless dream.
- After the first few minutes of his storytelling, the audience was under the spell of the old magician, mesmerized by the words pouring from his lips.
- Her childlike sense of wonder put her under the spell of the colorful circus tent, with its lively music and juggling acrobats.
- He had her under the spell of his good looks and charm from the very moment they met, making it impossible for her to see him in a bad light.
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Meaning 4
A period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition; "he was here for a little while"; "I need to rest for a piece"; "a spell of good weather"; "a patch of bad weather".
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.