wizardry

wiz·ard·ry

noun \ˈwi-zə(r)-drē\

plural wiz·ard·ries

Definition of WIZARDRY

1

: the art or practices of a wizard : sorcery

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

1. The Lord of the Rings is a story of monsters, heroes, and wizardry.
2. 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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