noun
sorceress
SAW-suh-ruhs
Sorceress (noun) means a woman who practises magic, especially one portrayed as glamorous or commanding rather than hag-like (compare "witch"). Example: “The sorceress cast a spell that turned the prince into a frog.”
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A woman who practises magic, especially one portrayed as glamorous or commanding rather than hag-like (compare "witch").
"The sorceress cast a spell that turned the prince into a frog."
How to use sorceress
Learner’s notes
Common mistake
Often used for a more elegant or seductive figure than "witch," which can carry uglier connotations.
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Word forms
- Plural
- sorceresses
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Etymology
The feminine form of sorcerer, from Anglo-Norman sorceresse.
Rhymes for sorceress
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What does “sorceress” mean?
The word “sorceress” means a woman who practises magic, especially one portrayed as glamorous or commanding rather than hag-like (compare "witch").
How do you pronounce “sorceress”?
“Sorceress” is pronounced SAW-suh-ruhs (/ˈsɔː(ɹ)səɹəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “sorceress” in a sentence?
Here is “sorceress” used in a sentence: “The sorceress cast a spell that turned the prince into a frog.”
What part of speech is “sorceress”?
“Sorceress” is a noun.
Where does the word “sorceress” come from?
The word “sorceress” comes from Anglo-Norman. The feminine form of sorcerer, from Anglo-Norman sorceresse.
