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.”

noun

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.

Easily confused with

witch →

Word forms

sorceresses plural

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Etymology

The feminine form of sorcerer, from Anglo-Norman sorceresse.

Origin: Anglo-Norman

Rhymes for sorceress

adulteress

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Frequently asked questions

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.