magician
12 synonyms and 3 antonyms for magician, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A performer of illusions and tricks designed to look like magic.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use magician
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Middle French magicien, from magique ("magic").
Full origin of magician →Frequently asked questions
What does “magician” mean?
The word “magician” means a performer of illusions and tricks designed to look like magic. In plain terms, a stage performer of magic tricks, a fictional sorcerer, or (informally) someone amazingly skilled.
How do you pronounce “magician”?
“Magician” is pronounced muh-JIH-shuhn (/məˈd͡ʒɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “magician” in a sentence?
Here is “magician” used in a sentence: “The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat to the audience's delight.”
What is another word for “magician”?
Words with a similar meaning to “magician” include archmage, archmagician, bewitcher, charmer, illusionist and Karcist.
What is the opposite of “magician”?
The opposite of “magician” — its antonyms — are nonmagician, nonwitch and nonwizard.
What part of speech is “magician”?
“Magician” is a noun.
Where does the word “magician” come from?
The word “magician” comes from Middle French. From Middle French magicien, from magique ("magic").
Is “magician” a common word?
“Magician” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.