elixir

noun
UK: /ɪˈlɪksɪər/
US: /ɪˈlɪksər/

  1. A magical liquid that can cure illnesses or extend life.

    1. The wizard made an elixir to help the sick.
    2. The old book described an elixir capable of granting eternal youth but its ingredients were lost.

  2. A liquid that is believed to have special properties, often used in alternative medicine.

    1. She drank an elixir for better health.
    2. Many people seek an immunity elixir during the flu season, but few provide actual benefits.

  3. A preparation supposedly able to prolong life indefinitely.

    1. The legend speaks of an elixir of life.
    2. The quest for an elixir that would delay aging has captivated people for centuries.

  4. A flavored liquid used for medicinal purposes, typically sweetened.

    1. The doctor prescribed an elixir for his cough.
    2. The children reluctantly swallowed the cherry-flavored elixir, hoping for relief from their cold.

Synonyms

tonic cure remedy panacea potion

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "elixir" in English means: A magical liquid that can cure illnesses or extend life., A liquid that is believed to have special properties, often used in alternative medicine., A preparation supposedly able to prolong life indefinitely., A flavored liquid used for medicinal purposes, typically sweetened..

The phonetic transcription of "elixir" is /ɪˈlɪksɪər/ in British English and /ɪˈlɪksər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "elixir": tonic, cure, remedy, panacea, potion.

Example usage of "elixir": "The wizard made an elixir to help the sick.". More examples on the page.