What's the difference between necromancy and necromantic?

Necromancy


Definition:

  • (n.) The art of revealing future events by means of a pretended communication with the dead; the black art; hence, magic in general; conjuration; enchantment. See Black art.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) They also set out a clear thrash blueprint: grow your hair, call your fan club something provocative like Slatanic Wermacht, wear denim and write songs about Nazis, necromancy and general evil stuff.
  • (2) Oh, you expect the usual stampede of misbehaviour; the filth and necromancy, the lying and preening.

Necromantic


Definition:

  • (n.) Conjuration.
  • (a.) Alt. of Necromantical

Example Sentences:

  • (1) It won Claire a deal with 4AD – appropriately enough, since Visions smoulders with the kind of necromantic charm that once powered label mainstays Cocteau Twins and Dead Can Dance.

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