sigil

noun

sig·​il ˈsi-jil 

1

: seal, signet

2

: a sign, word, or device held to have occult power in astrology or magic

Examples of sigil in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Combining any five Nightmare Dungeon keys will give you an escalation sigil that takes you through multiple dungeons at a time for big rewards. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 8 May 2026

Grace’s victory has prompted a new contest for the high seat of the council, which comes with a nifty sigil ring and the ability to, for all intents and purposes, rule the world. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026

It wasn't meant to be anything different other than this is the sigil of this specific time. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English sigulle, from Latin sigillum — more at seal

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for sigil

• vigil