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The synonyms of “Mantra” are: incantation, intonation, recitation, singing, song, recitative, catchphrase, catchline, catchword, jingle, saying, formula, legend
Mantra as a Noun
Definitions of "Mantra" as a noun
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “mantra” as a noun can have the following definitions:
- Literally a `sacred utterance' in Vedism; one of a collection of orally transmitted poetic hymns.
- A Vedic hymn.
- (originally in Hinduism and Buddhism) a word or sound repeated to aid concentration in meditation.
- A commonly repeated word or phrase.
- (Sanskrit) literally a `sacred utterance' in Vedism; one of a collection of orally transmitted poetic hymns.
- A statement or slogan repeated frequently.
Synonyms of "Mantra" as a noun (13 Words)
| catchline | An advertising slogan. There was an advert for tea that had the catchline Tea Best Drink of the Day. |
| catchphrase | A phrase that has become a catchword. The movie gave the world the catchphrase I m gonna make him an offer he can t refuse. |
| catchword | A favorite saying of a sect or political group. Motivation is a great catchword. |
| formula | A formulation. Formula two. |
| incantation | A ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect. There was no magic in such incantation. |
| intonation | The production of musical tones (by voice or instrument); especially the exactitude of the pitch relations. Poor woodwind intonation at the opening. |
| jingle | A short slogan, verse, or tune designed to be easily remembered, especially as used in advertising. The jingle of coins. |
| legend | The story of a saint’s life. See legend to Fig 1. |
| recitation | Systematic training by multiple repetitions. The program included songs and recitations of well loved poems. |
| recitative | A vocal passage of narrative text that a singer delivers with natural rhythms of speech. Singing in recitative. |
| saying | A short, pithy, commonly known expression which generally offers advice or wisdom. This is stated in the sayings of the Prophet. |
| singing | The act of singing vocal music. The singing of hymns in Latin. |
| song | A musical composition suggestive of a song. The wheels sang their song as the train rocketed ahead. |
Usage Examples of "Mantra" as a noun
- The environmental mantra that energy has for too long been too cheap.
- She repeated `So pleased with how its going' at intervals like a mantra.
- Her high, sweet voice began chanting the mantra of life.
- A mantra is given to a trainee meditator when his teacher initiates him.
