wizardry
wiz·ard·ry
noun \ˈwi-zə(r)-drē\ plural wiz·ard·ries
Definition of WIZARDRY
2
a : a seemingly magical transforming power or influence <electronic wizardry> b : great skill or cleverness in an activity <showed real wizardry in legal maneuvering>
Examples of WIZARDRY
- The Lord of the Rings is a story of monsters, heroes, and wizardry.
- the wizardry of modern technology
First Known Use of WIZARDRY
1583
Related to WIZARDRY
Synonyms: bewitchery, bewitchment, conjuring, devilry (or deviltry), diablerie, enchantment, ensorcellment, mojo, necromancy, sorcery, thaumaturgy, voodooism, witchcraft, witchery, magic
Related Words: abracadabra, amulet, charm, fetish (also fetich), mascot, periapt, phylactery, talisman; conjuration, glamour (also glamor), incantation, spell; curse, hex, jinx; augury, crystal gazing, divination, divining, forecasting, foreknowing, foreseeing, foretelling, fortune-telling, predicting, presaging, prognosticating, prophesying, soothsaying, sortilege; hexerei, hoodoo, occultism, spiritualism; augur, omen; exorcism; alchemy
Near Antonyms: science
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