Hex — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun adjective adjective or noun abbreviation /ˈheks/

Meaning & Definition of Hex

Hex (verb)

  1. to practice witchcraft
  2. to put an evil spell on
  3. to affect as if by an evil spell, jinx

Hex (noun)

  1. a person who practices witchcraft
  2. spell, jinx

Hex (adjective)

  1. hexagonal

Hex (adjective or noun)

  1. hexadecimal

Hex (abbreviation)

  1. hexagon

Hex (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a woman believed to have often harmful supernatural powers

    "people who used to believe that misfortune was caused by evil hexes and mischievous sprites"

    similar: enchantress, hag, sorceress, witch
    related: charmer, conjurer, enchanter, necromancer, voodoo, voodooist, magician, sorcerer, warlock, wizard

  2. something that brings bad luck

    "there seemed to be a hex on him, for all of his business ventures came to naught despite his hard work"

    similar: hoodoo, Indian sign (chiefly British), jinx, whammy
    related: Jonah, curse, evil eye, pox, spell, voodoo, augury, omen, portent
    near: amulet, charm, fetish, talisman

  3. a spoken word or set of words believed to have magic power

    "the wizard had put a hex on the evil gnome that turned him to stone"

    similar: abracadabra, bewitchment, charm, conjuration, enchantment, glamour, incantation, invocation, spell, whammy
    related: cantrip (chiefly Scottish), curse, jinx, bewitchery, conjuring, magic, mojo, necromancy, sorcery, voodoo, voodooism, witchcraft, witchery, wizardry, amulet, fetish, phylactery, talisman

Hex (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to cast a spell on

    "I think our plans have been hexed from the start—everything is going wrong"

    similar: bewitch, charm, enchant, ensorcell, overlook, spell, strike
    related: curse, jinx, possess, voodoo, attract, beguile, captivate, fascinate, mesmerize, spellbind, entice, lure, seduce, tempt
    near: bless

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Hex

The most common words with a similar meaning to Hex:

Chiefly British: Indian sign
enchantress, hag, sorceress, witch, hoodoo, jinx, whammy, abracadabra, bewitchment, charm, conjuration, enchantment, glamour, incantation, invocation, spell, bewitch, enchant, ensorcell, overlook, strike

Related Words for Hex

charmer, conjurer, enchanter, necromancer, voodoo, voodooist, magician, sorcerer, warlock, wizard, Jonah, curse, evil eye, pox, augury, omen, portent, cantrip, bewitchery, conjuring, magic, mojo, necromancy, sorcery, voodooism, witchcraft, witchery, wizardry, amulet, fetish

Near Antonyms of Hex

amulet, charm, fetish, talisman, bless

Word Forms of Hex

Inflections: hexed, hexing, hexes

Derived words: hexer (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Hex

Pennsylvania German hexe, from German hexen, from Hexe witch, from Old High German hagzissa; akin to Middle English hagge hag

First known use: 1830i

Words & Phrases Containing Hex

hexa-

Frequently Asked Questions about Hex

What does "Hex" mean?

"Hex" means to practice witchcraft. As an a verb, a noun, an adjective, an adjective or noun and an abbreviation, it is defined as: to practice witchcraft. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Hex"?

Other words for "Hex" include enchantress, hag, sorceress, witch, hoodoo, Indian sign, jinx and whammy. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Hex" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Hex"?

There are 65 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Hex". Common alternatives include enchantress, hag, sorceress, witch, hoodoo, Indian sign, jinx, whammy, abracadabra and bewitchment.

How do you use "Hex" in a sentence?

Examples of "Hex" in a sentence: "people who used to believe that misfortune was caused by evil hexes and mischievous sprites"; "there seemed to be a hex on him, for all of his business ventures came to naught despite his hard work"; "the wizard had put a hex on the evil gnome that turned him to stone".

Is "Hex" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Hex" can be used as a verb, a noun, an adjective, an adjective or noun and an abbreviation, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Hex"?

"Hex" is pronounced /ˈheks/.

What is the origin of the word "Hex"?

"Hex" comes from Pennsylvania German hexe, from German hexen, from Hexe witch, from Old High German hagzissa; akin to Middle English hagge hag. First known use: 1830i.

What is another word for "Hex" meaning "a woman believed to have often harmful supernatural powers"?

When "Hex" (noun) means a woman believed to have often harmful supernatural powers, synonyms include enchantress, hag, sorceress and witch.