: an eye or glance held capable of inflicting harm
also: a person believed to have such an eye or glance
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebFrom dainty Jewish star studs to glimmering evil eye necklaces, top players in the entertainment industry are bedecking themselves in bijoux representing religions, cultures and traditions. Malina Saval, Variety, 24 Mar. 2022 The evil eye is an ancient symbol meant to protect the wearer from evil spirits. Melody Leibner, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 Aug. 2022 On the day that Smart Works was announced as one of Meghan's royal patronages, the duchess paid the charity a visit while wearing this climber with evil eye charms. Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 3 June 2022 Plus, in a last-minute extravagance by my partner, the evil eye studs. Mariam Rahmani, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2022 On top of the exquisite craftsmanship, the dress incorporated sweet personal details: the bride’s mother added an evil eye as a talisman for her daughter, along with a message that the Valentino team stitched into the wedding gown using blue thread. Kerry Mcdermott, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2022 So potent that the stone stands in for the evil eye, warding off jealousy, a blank blue eye open and unblinking. Mariam Rahmani, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2022 Sewn into the dress at the request of Peltz' mother, former fashion model Claudia Heffner Peltz, was an evil eye talisman (a charm intended to ward off the curse of jealousy) and a private message in blue thread. Leah Dolan, CNN, 11 Apr. 2022 Rayn’s line also features a modernized take on the evil eye amulet, long a symbol of warding off maleficence. Malina Saval, Variety, 24 Mar. 2022 See More
Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of evil eye was before the 12th century