mantra
noun
Simple meaning
A commonly repeated word or phrase.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈmæntɹə
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A commonly repeated word or phrase
“She repeated `So pleased with how its going' at intervals like a mantra.”
by extension
A slogan or phrase often repeated.
originally hinduism
A phrase repeated to assist concentration during meditation.
hinduism
The hymn portions of the Vedas; any passage of these used as a prayer.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: A commonly repeated word or phrase
Used this way, mantra is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“She repeated `So pleased with how its going' at intervals like a mantra.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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- “She repeated `So pleased with how its going' at intervals like a mantra.”noun
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