wizardry
Wizardry (noun) means the practice of magic; sorcery. Example: “The old texts described spells and wizardry passed down for centuries.”
How to use wizardry
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMagic itself, or — more commonly today — dazzling skill that looks like magic.
Word forms
wizardries plural
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The old texts described spells and _____ passed down for centuries.
Etymology
Formed from wizard plus the suffix -ry, the same pattern seen in words like "rivalry" or "revelry".
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “wizardry” mean?
The word “wizardry” means the practice of magic; sorcery. In plain terms, magic itself, or — more commonly today — dazzling skill that looks like magic.
How do you pronounce “wizardry”?
“Wizardry” is pronounced WIHZD-ree (/ˈwɪzɚdɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “wizardry” in a sentence?
Here is “wizardry” used in a sentence: “The old texts described spells and wizardry passed down for centuries.”
What part of speech is “wizardry”?
“Wizardry” is a noun.
How many meanings does “wizardry” have?
“Wizardry” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the practice of magic; sorcery.