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Definitions for svengali
svɛnˈgɑ li, sfɛn-sven·gal·i
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Princeton's WordNet
Svengalinoun
someone (usually maleficent) who tries to persuade or force another person to do his bidding
Svengalinoun
the musician in a novel by George du Maurier who controls Trilby's singing hypnotically
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svengalinoun
One who manipulates or controls another as by some mesmeric or sinister influence; especially a coach, mentor or industry mogul.
Etymology: Named from a character in George du Maurier's novel Trilby.
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Svengali
Svengali () is a character in the novel Trilby which was first published in 1894 by George du Maurier. Svengali is a man who seduces, dominates and exploits Trilby, a young half-Irish girl, and makes her into a famous singer.
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svengali
A svengali is a person who controls, manipulates, or influences another for their own purposes, especially in a harmful or deceitful way. This term is typically used in relation to someone who exercises control over another in the field of politics or art.
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Svengali
Svengali is a fictional character in George du Maurier's 1894 novel Trilby. He is a hypnotist who makes the title character into a famous singer. The word "svengali" has come to refer to a person who, sometimes with evil intent, controls another person by persuasion or deceit. The Svengali may feign kindness and use manipulation to get the other person to yield to his or her authority.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of svengali in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of svengali in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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