white magic

Thân thiện

A wizard uses white magic to heal a small bird's wing.

Definition

Noun: - Magic used only for good purposes: This refers to the practice of magic, sorcery, or supernatural rituals intended to bring about positive outcomes, such as healing, protection, blessing, or beneficial influence. It is traditionally contrasted with "black magic," which is used for harmful or selfish purposes.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The village elder was known for practicing white magic to heal the sick and protect the community from misfortune.
  • In many fantasy stories, characters use white magic to counteract curses and summon helpful spirits.

Advanced Usage

• "to practice white magic": to engage in rituals or spells for benevolent ends.
  • She studied ancient texts to learn how to practice white magic for healing.
• Conceptual use: The term can be used metaphorically to describe actions or technologies that have overwhelmingly positive effects.
  • Some view the invention of the vaccine as a form of white magic for modern medicine.

Variants and Related Words

• White magician (n): A practitioner of white magic.
  • The white magician was summoned to break the evil enchantment.

Synonyms

• Benevolent magic: Magic intended for good.
• Theurgy: In some philosophical or religious contexts, refers to ritual practices intended to invoke divine action for positive purposes.

Related Phrases

• "For the greater good": A phrase often associated with the intent behind white magic, meaning an action is done to benefit many people.
  • All her spells were cast for the greater good.

Related Idioms

• "A force for good": While not exclusive to magic, this idiom captures the essence of white magic as a positive influence.
  • In their world, her powers were seen as a true force for good.

Học thuật

Noun

1. magic used only for good purposes