noun
- sacred words or sounds repeated in prayer or meditation, especially in Hinduism and Buddhism
- words or phrases repeated frequently as a guiding principle or belief
Usage: religious
Examples
- The monks chanted ancient mantras during their morning meditation.
- She repeated her personal mantras to stay focused before the big presentation.
- The yoga class began with traditional Sanskrit mantras.
- His daily mantras included ‘stay positive’ and ‘work hard.’
- The team adopted motivational mantras to boost their confidence.
- Buddhist mantras are believed to have spiritual power when recited properly.